Stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have warned that internal fractures in the party’s South West wing could jeopardise President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re‑election and the APC’s prospects in the 2027 national polls.
The comments, made by unnamed party figures, come as the APC prepares to consolidate support across Nigeria’s diverse regions ahead of the next general election. Oyo State, a key political battleground in the South West, is seen as a barometer for the party’s cohesion in that zone.
According to the stakeholders, the “cracks” refer to growing dissent and factionalism within the party’s local structures. If these divisions widen, they could undermine the APC’s ability to mobilise voters and maintain a unified front for Tinubu’s campaign.
While the APC remains the dominant party in the current administration, the warning signals that the party’s internal unity will be a decisive factor in the 2027 election cycle, where the president’s re‑election is expected to be contested.
The APC’s leadership has yet to respond publicly to the concerns raised in Oyo State, but the remarks underscore the importance of resolving intra‑party disputes before the next electoral showdown.
<small>Source: AllAfrica Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
