APC Considers Direct Primaries Amid Internal Crisis for 2027

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is contemplating the adoption of direct primaries as it grapples with internal crises ahead of the 2027 elections. Sources indicate that the party is struggling to reach a consensus on governorship candidates in states such as Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Nasarawa, Kwara, Adamawa, Yobe, and Bauchi.

The party's chairman, Nentaw Yilwatda, and President Bola Tinubu are expected to unveil the timeline for the primaries soon. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set a deadline for political parties to submit their candidate lists, prompting urgency within the APC.

The party's leadership is facing challenges in negotiating consensus candidates, particularly for governorship positions, as rivalries deepen. The situation is further complicated by the potential for governors to choose their successors, which may vary from state to state.

The APC is under pressure to resolve these issues before the INEC deadline approaches.