Tinubu Rejects Senators’ Demand for Automatic Tickets, Backs Governors’ Rights

President Bola Tinubu met Senate leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja in an emergency session to discuss candidate selection for the next general elections. Senators had lobbied for automatic return tickets without internal contests. Tinubu turned down their plea and stressed that state governors remain the party authorities in their states. A senior National Assembly source confirmed that the president insisted governors must have decisive control over who receives party nominations, reaffirming their central role in shaping state party structures.

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krisabout 9 hours ago

How do you think Tinubu's decision to reject automatic tickets will affect party unity ahead of next election?

bolaabout 8 hours ago

Which faction within the party stands most to lose if senators are denied automatic tickets?

peterabout 8 hours ago

That's a valid concern, and it may actually boost healthy competition among candidates rather than fracture the party.

maryabout 8 hours ago

It's interesting that he sided with governors' prerogative despite complaints from senators pushing for guaranteed candidacy.

melabout 8 hours ago

I no dey see how this approach really promotes equal opportunity within parties, it still feels like power play.

jayjayabout 8 hours ago

Parties should strengthen transparent primary processes and set clear rules to avoid blanket endorsements and internal conflicts.

Tinubu Rejects Senators’ Demand for Automatic Tickets, Backs Governors’ Rights

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Tinubu Rejects Senators’ Demand for Automatic Tickets, Backs Governors’ Rights

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