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Primary elections: APC consensus push faces resistance in states

As its consensus arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections continues to generate resistance, competing interests, and political realignments within the party structure.

By Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer

2 min read 14 views Updated Aug 28, 2026
The All Progressives Congress is facing. as its consensus arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections continues to generate resistance, competing interests, and political realignments within the party structure. Findings by The plan by APC stakeholders to allocate the Kano Central Senatorial ticket to former Governor of the state, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau. The senatorial race also includes other aspirants such as Usman Bala, Garba Abubakar, Sha’aban Sharada, and Abdulsalam Zaura.

Through an official release signed by its leader, Inyass Auwal, the group rejected the move to hand the ticket to Shekarau, insisting that the principle of political justice requires that loyalty within the party should be duly rewarded. The statement read, “While we hold Malam Ibrahim Shekarau in high esteem. man, the principles of political justice demand that loyalty must be rewarded.

“We urge you (Shekarau) not to allow your name or influence to be used in a manner that creates a sense of injustice against those who kept the party’s light burning in your absence,” the group indicated. Similarly, the Gaya Youth Democracy Supporters called on party members and stakeholders in the Ajingi/Gaya/Albasu Federal Constituency to remain calm and uphold the rule of law. In Oyo State, tension among governorship aspirants within the APC has continued to rise despite ongoing discussions around a possible consensus arrangement, with many aspirants already purchasing governorship nomination forms. Among the aspirants, Senator Sharafadeen Alli is believed to enjoy significant support within the APC structure.

The former Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, former Secretary to the State Government, and former Chief of Staff to former Governor Rashidi Ladoja between 2003 and 2007 has recently secured endorsements from several party leaders and stakeholders at both the national and state levels, particularly within the Ibadan and Ibarapa political blocs.
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As its consensus arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections continues to generate resistance, competing interests, and political realignments within the party structure. The All Progressives Congress is facing. as its consensus arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections continues to generate resistance, competing interests, and political realignments within the party structure. Findings by The plan by APC...

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  • As its consensus arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections continues to generate resistance, competing interests, and political realignments within the party structure.
  • The All Progressives Congress is facing.
  • as its consensus arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections continues to generate resistance, competing interests, and political realignments within the party structure.
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As its consensus arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections continues to generate resistance, competing interests, and political realignments within the party structure. The All Progressives Congress is facing. as its consensus arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections continues to generate resistance, competing interests, and political realignments within the party structure. Findings by The plan by APC...

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May 8, 2026

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