APC Directs Candidates to Bypass Governors for Agents
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing a crisis as its national leadership has instructed candidates to submit their polling agents' names directly to Abuja, bypassing state governors amid concerns of sabotage ahead of the 2027 general elections. This decision arises from suspicions that some governors may support opposition candidates against the APC.
A source within the party indicated that this directive is being implemented in selected states, including Ondo, due to grievances stemming from the National Assembly primaries that could jeopardize the party's electoral prospects. The Oodua Progressive Youths League (OPYL) has alleged that certain governors encouraged candidates who lost primaries to seek tickets from opposition parties.
Additionally, there are claims that these governors are influencing the selection of polling agents for the APC. A member of the National Assembly from Ondo State confirmed that candidates were instructed to obtain agents' forms directly from the national leadership, which is a deviation from the traditional state-level process.
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