POLITICS
APC National Leadership Debunks Reports Claiming Primaries Were Nullified Across Nigeria
The National Leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on some media platforms alleging that the National Working Committee (NWC) has nullified the recently concluded party primary elections conducted across the federation.
In a statement issued by the media team of the APC National Secretariat, the party clarified that the National Chairman of the APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, never announced or authorized the cancellation of any primary election results from any state chapter of the party.
The statement described the reports as the handiwork of fake news peddlers and political mischief-makers seeking to create confusion, tension, and uncertainty within the party following the successful conduct of the primaries nationwide.
“It has come to the notice of the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress that fake news merchants are circulating false claims suggesting that the National Chairman of our great party has nullified the results of the primary elections conducted in various states of the federation,” the statement read.
The party leadership emphasized that the National Working Committee does not arbitrarily annul primary election results except in situations where there are officially established irregularities backed by reports from duly constituted election committees and appeal committees.
“The primaries conducted across the federation remain valid, as it is not within the powers of the National Working Committee to arbitrarily nullify primary election results except where there are contrary reports from the election committees and appeal committees,” the statement further stated.
The APC National Secretariat reassured party faithfuls, aspirants, stakeholders, and supporters that there is no crisis or disagreement regarding the outcomes submitted from various states, stressing that all legitimate reports received by the party are being treated in accordance with the constitution and guidelines of the APC.
The leadership of the ruling party also warned individuals and groups spreading such falsehoods with the intention of extorting aspirants or misleading party members to immediately desist from such fraudulent activities.
According to the statement, the APC remains committed to protecting the integrity of its internal democratic processes and safeguarding the interests of members who participated peacefully in the primaries.
The party further commended members and delegates across the country for their massive turnout and orderly conduct during the just concluded exercises, noting that the overwhelming participation demonstrated the strength, unity, and democratic spirit within the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“The National Leadership of the All Progressives Congress assures all party faithfuls who came out en masse to vote for their preferred candidates during the just concluded primary elections that their mandates and interests will be protected and defended at all times,” the statement concluded.
The APC urged members of the public to disregard the fake reports and rely only on official communication channels of the party for authentic information concerning party activities and decisions.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has put to rest speculation over its governorship ticket, with the state Chairman, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, reaffirming Eric Opah as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general election.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with FLO 94.9 FM, Chukwu declared that all controversies surrounding the party’s primaries have been resolved, and the results announced by the primary election committee — and subsequently ratified by the APC National Working Committee — remain valid and binding.
“The results of the primaries as announced by the primary election committee and ratified by the National Working Committee stand,” Chukwu said. He stressed that Eric Opah is the authentic governorship candidate of the APC in Abia State.
The chairman called on all party members to bury their differences and close ranks in order to build a formidable APC ahead of the 2027 polls.
In the same interview, Chukwu also confirmed that Hon. Erondu Uchenna will be the party’s candidate for the Abia South Senatorial District seat in the upcoming elections.
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Bolaji Abdullahi, has alleged that Justice Peter Lifu acted in contempt of court by issuing a judgment that deregistered the ADC and four other political parties despite a pending appeal.
According to Abdullahi, the Court of Appeal had directed that no action should be taken on the matter until the appeal is heard on October 27. He argued that proceeding with the judgment before the appellate court’s determination amounts to a disregard for the court’s directive.
“Justice Peter Lifu, the judge who gave the judgment that deregistered the ADC and four other parties, should be arrested. The Appeal Court said don’t act until the case is heard on October 27. He’s acting in contempt of court,” Abdullahi stated.
The remarks add a new dimension to the legal and political controversy surrounding the status of the affected political parties, with the matter expected to be further addressed when the appeal comes up for hearing.
KANO — Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso has been announced as the deputy governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Mustapha is the son of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a leading figure in the party and former governor of Kano State.
The announcement comes amid ongoing political realignments within the NDC in Kano. The party recently unveiled Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as its governorship candidate for the state, following consultations among party stakeholders.
Political observers say the emergence of Mustapha Kwankwaso as running mate is expected to generate discussions within Kano’s political landscape, given his family ties to the influential Kwankwasiyya movement led by his father.
The NDC has continued to position itself as a major opposition force ahead of the 2027 elections, with the party’s leadership expressing confidence in its chances across key states, including Kano.
Party officials are expected to provide further details on the candidature and campaign strategy in the coming days.
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