APC faces 'weeping, gnashing of teeth' as 2027 nominations heat up

Arise News director of politics Sumner Sambo predicts APC will face significant internal crisis in coming weeks as aggrieved aspirants react to nomination outcomes. He specifically warned there would be 'a lot of weeping and gnashing of teeth' within the ruling party, primarily from disputes over primaries, consensus arrangements, and potential Electoral Act violations.

The legal restriction prevents defeated aspirants from defecting to other parties after primaries, leaving limited options for those who lose tickets. Sambo urged Nigerians to closely monitor party processes for possible violations of the Electoral Act, noting that any member can legally challenge their party for breaches.

With only two weeks before the political cycle 'overheats,' the internal tensions could impact the party's unity ahead of the 2027 elections. As the nomination process unfolds, will you be monitoring your local party's primaries for transparency, or do you believe internal conflicts are inevitable in any democratic process?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/11/2027-weeping-gnashing-of-teeth-loom-in-apc-sumner-sambo/