Ensuring Fair Primaries: Upholding Due Process in Nigerian Political Parties

The legal challenge by former Senator Ayo Arise over the 2026 APC senatorial primary has reignited public focus on internal party democracy. I believe this debate goes beyond one election. It is about whether parties truly uphold transparent processes and earn member confidence. In 2018 I raised similar concerns during the APC primaries in Ifako-Ijaiye. I questioned accreditation, voting procedures and result collation. Good intentions alone cannot replace clear planning and strict compliance with party rules. Strong institutions, not powerful individuals, sustain our democracy. Fair primaries restore trust and strengthen political parties. How can parties ensure due process in their next primaries?

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