APC Governorship Primaries: Consensus or Imposition?

With INEC’s timetable for party primaries fast approaching, the APC’s choice between consensus and direct primaries has sparked fierce debate. Recent off-cycle contests in Osun and Ekiti saw candidates emerge through consensus deals, disqualifications and withdrawals, raising questions about transparency. Across several states, governors who defected to the APC appear to have secured automatic tickets, prompting investment-minded aspirants to voice frustration. In Kano, Delta, Plateau and others, preferred candidates were lined up weeks before official primaries. Critics argue consensus opens the door to manipulation and sidelining of grassroots members. Stalwarts insist direct primaries foster party unity and reduce post-primary defections. Political analysts warn that overreliance on consensus could weaken internal democracy and drive aggrieved members to the opposition ADC. They urge the APC to balance due process with unity to safeguard its 2027 electoral prospects.

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