Tensions are mounting within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State after David Umahi opposed a proposed full consensus arrangement for party primaries ahead of the 2027 elections.
Umahi, a former governor of the state, is said to be insisting on the sale of nomination forms and the possibility of direct primaries, a move that could open the race to broader participation within the party’s ranks.
The disagreement signals a growing divide within the state chapter of the APC, where some stakeholders have reportedly backed a consensus model aimed at streamlining candidate selection and avoiding internal conflict.
Political analysts say Umahi’s stance could reshape the dynamics of the party’s preparations in Ebonyi, potentially triggering heightened competition and internal realignments as the 2027 elections approach.
The development underscores broader debates within Nigeria’s ruling party over the balance between consensus arrangements and more competitive primary processes in selecting candidates.
