APC shifting primary election power to governors, legal expert warns
Legal practitioner Frank Tietie stated on May 9 Arise Television that the ruling APC is ceding significant influence and control of its primary election process to state governors ahead of the 2027 general elections. He warned this shift might consolidate the president's position through what he described as a political decision.
Tietie emphasized that aspirants who have submitted voluntary withdrawal forms agreeing to support a consensus candidate must be fully informed of the selection process at the time of form submission. He noted that if the agreed-upon process—whether balloting or another method—is not followed, affected individuals have legal recourse to challenge the outcome in court.
The lawyer's comments come amid ongoing political maneuvering for the 2027 elections, with various regional groups advocating for zoning the presidency to the South. For aspirants navigating APC's internal processes, this means understanding that transparency in consensus-building is not just procedural but legally enforceable—protecting their rights when stepping aside for party unity.
Will you trust party internal processes to be transparent when aspirants agree to step down, or demand verifiable mechanisms to ensure withdrawal agreements are honored?