Southeast APC Members Reject Screening Waiver for President Tinubu

Fresh splits have emerged within the All Progressives Congress as Southeast leaders challenge the National Working Committee’s decision to clear President Bola Tinubu without a fresh screening. At its May meeting, the NWC invoked constitutional powers to grant the waiver, citing his previous clearance in 2022 and endorsements from key party bodies. Critics from the Southeast call the move a “dangerous precedent” that undermines internal democracy and risks alienating other aspirants. They argue that subjecting all candidates to the same process would ensure fairness and unity ahead of 2027. Despite the backlash, party officials defend the waiver as permissible under party rules and aim to balance expediency with inclusivity. Observers say how the APC handles this dissent could shape its cohesion and electoral prospects in the coming cycle.

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