APC Faces Tension Over Fubara Loyalists Amid Screening Delay

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing heightened anxiety as it awaits President Bola Tinubu's return from Kenya, where he is reportedly finalizing decisions related to the party's screening process for the 2027 elections. Concerns have emerged among party members regarding the loyalty of Governor Fubara's supporters within the APC structure in River State.

The party's national leadership is under pressure to release the screening report, which has been delayed, causing uncertainty among several governorship aspirants. The absence of Prof. Nentaw Yilwatda, the national chairman, at a recent meeting has further fueled concerns among aspirants.

There is speculation that the party may propose direct primaries, which could marginalize lawmakers aligned with Fubara, potentially diminishing their influence amid ongoing political crises in the state. Despite these tensions, the APC has denied any irregularities in the screening process, asserting that it complies with established procedures.