A candidate seeking the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the 2027 House of Representatives elections has publicly criticised the party’s election panel, saying its composition breaches internal regulations.
The aspirant, whose name was not disclosed in the report, argued that the panel was formed by the APC national chairman without consulting other hopefuls or allowing them a chance to object to the appointed members. According to the complaint, this exclusion undermines the party’s stipulated procedures for candidate selection.
The APC’s election panel, tasked with overseeing the primaries for the upcoming parliamentary race, was reportedly constituted unilaterally by the party chair. The aspirant contended that such a process deprives fellow contenders of a fair opportunity to raise concerns or suggest alternative members.
In Nigeria, the APC is the dominant political force and currently holds the presidency. The 2027 general elections will determine the composition of the National Assembly, including the 360 seats in the House of Representatives, making the internal nomination process a critical step for aspiring lawmakers.
The party’s rules, as outlined in its constitution, require broader consultation among aspirants when forming panels that oversee primary elections. The aspirant’s grievance highlights ongoing tensions within the APC over internal democracy ahead of the nationwide polls.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
