Adamawa APC Aspirants Demand Primaries Over Consensus

Aspirants for the House of Representatives under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State have rejected a consensus candidate and are demanding that primaries be conducted. During a press conference in Yola, spokesman Mr. Vrati Nzonzo urged Governor Ahmadu Fintiri to heed national security advice and allow the party to follow the Electoral Act.

The forum, representing 78 aspirants, condemned the imposition of candidates, claiming it undermines the party's chances of success in the upcoming elections. They called for free, fair, and credible primaries across the 226 wards in the state to present popular candidates for the 2027 elections.

The forum also noted that certain party executives were allegedly compelling members to step down in favor of unpopular candidates. Tensions are reportedly brewing within the party, with a reminder of the negative impact of previous electoral processes.

Additionally, Mr. Peter Fwa, a senatorial aspirant on the APC platform from southern Adamawa, resigned from the party, citing plans for imposed leadership.