Politics
2027 Election: Tension In APC As Senators, Reps Kick Against Tinubu’s Decision
The decision by President Bola Tinubu to empower Governors to decide the fate of aspirants ahead of the 2027 general election is now causing unease in the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).
BusinessDay authoritatively gathered that following Wednesday’s closed-door meeting with members of the Senate Caucus, the President on Thursday, met with the Governors where he urged them to give soft landing to the law makers, while taking control of the election process in their states.
It was gathered that the lawmakers, ahead of the forthcoming party primaries in the APC had pleaded with the President to prevail on the Governors to grant them automatic tickets.
Their request was predicated on the earlier promise which they said was given by the President.
But Presidency sources said the Thursday meeting with the Governors was to plead with them on power sharing with the lawmakers.
According to the source ” The President reminded the lawmakers on Wednesday, that not all of them can come back to the National Assembly, even if he wants to help them
”Already, many had rotational arrangements which they know must be kept. Many of them have been there for years and others should be given an opportunity.”
BusinessDay gathered that the President is particularly under pressures from Senators who are insisting that they want to return.
BusinessDay gathered that some states are already embroiled in deep crisis as some Governors who want to come to the Senate are working to displace those currently occupying those positions.
Following the development, President Tinubu directed the party hierarchy to work with stakeholders in their states to resolve the issue to prevent it from snowballing into major crisis for the party.
The development may have been one of the direct fallout of the mass defections of Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party PDP to the ruling APC.
It was gathered that many of the Governors apart from seeking for post 2027 soft landing, also demanded and got approvals to control the structure of the party in their respective states.
It was also gathered that apart from the challenges from the lawmakers requests, some of the Governors are also facing challenges from some party ” godfathers” in their states, over struggle for who produce the next Governors in their states
In Adamawa, the development has pitched Governor Ahmadu Fintiri against supporters of Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser NSA, who was considered the leader of the APC before Fintiri joined the party.
It was gathered that while Ribadu and other party stakeholders in the state favours Ahmed Aminu Galadima, the immediate past Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Trust Development Fund PTDF for the Governorship position, Fintiri is insisting on being allowed to produce his successor
It is feared that the issue, if not properly handled, may lead to implosion in the party.
-Source: BusinessDay
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Pantami Ward, Gombe Local Government Area of Gombe State, Bala Salihu Ngalda, has resigned from his position and left the ruling party.
His resignation comes at a time of active political manoeuvring across Gombe State as politicians and party structures begin repositioning ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a resignation letter dated July 27, 2026, and addressed to the ward secretary, Ngalda said his decision takes immediate effect following consultations with his family.
“I write to formally tender my resignation as Ward Chairman and as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pantami Ward, with immediate effect,” he said.
He explained that he made the decision after careful consideration and discussions with his family. However, he did not disclose his next political move or indicate whether he would join another party.
Ngalda thanked the APC leadership at the ward, local government, state and national levels for giving him the opportunity to serve. He also expressed appreciation to the Gombe State Government for its support during his tenure.
“I wish to use this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to the party at the Local Government, State and National levels for the opportunity given to me to serve in this capacity. I am equally grateful to the Gombe State Government for the support and cooperation extended throughout my tenure,” he said.
“Although I am stepping away from my position and membership, I will continue to hold the party and its ideals in high regard, and I wish it continued growth and success,” he added.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has voided and set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court which ordered the proscription of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Accord Party and three others.
The appellate court in a judgment on Tuesday held that the Forum of Former Legislators, which filed the deregistration suit have no locus standi to have instituted the matter.
The Federal High Court judgment delivered by Justice Peter Odo Lifu was consequently voided, set aside and thrown out.
In the unambiguous judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal panel led by Justice Abba Bello, a penalty of N1 million was awarded against the former legislators that filed the case.
More details later…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has been appointed as one of the co-chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026.
The ruling party announced that the campaign council will be inaugurated in Abuja on Tuesday as part of preparations for the off-cycle governorship election.
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, will chair the council, while Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas will serve as co-chairmen.
The APC also appointed Ibrahim Kabir Masari, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Political and Other Matters, as deputy chairman of the council, while Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin will serve as secretary.
According to the party, specialised committees have also been created to oversee campaign planning, finance, grassroots mobilisation, logistics, media, security, youth and women’s mobilisation, persons with disabilities, protocol, monitoring, and secretariat duties as campaigns gather pace ahead of the election.Government
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