Activity has slowed at the APC national secretariat in Abuja following the submission of the party’s presidential and National Assembly candidates to INEC, even as unresolved grievances from the primaries continue to test party unity ahead of the 2027 general election.
The national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja has witnessed reduced political activity as the party begins to move beyond its contentious primary elections, although lingering disputes among aggrieved aspirants continue to pose a challenge to internal cohesion.
The development follows the successful upload of the APC’s presidential and National Assembly candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal, a key milestone in preparations for the 2027 general election. Party insiders say the once-busy secretariat has become noticeably quieter as the focus shifts from candidate selection to reconciliation and campaign planning.
Party Turns Attention to Reconciliation
The APC’s primary elections generated widespread controversy in several states, with defeated aspirants alleging irregularities, imposition of candidates and procedural violations.
Since the conclusion of the primaries, the party has begun efforts to reconcile aggrieved members and prevent defections that could weaken its electoral prospects. While some disputes have been resolved through internal mechanisms, others remain the subject of appeals and litigation.
Aggrieved Aspirants Weigh Next Steps
Across several states, dissatisfied party members have continued consultations over whether to remain in the APC or defect to rival political parties.
Some aspirants have filed petitions before the party’s appeal committees, while others have approached the courts to challenge the outcome of the primaries.
Political observers warn that unresolved grievances could affect party unity if reconciliation efforts fail before the commencement of full-scale campaigns.
Party Leaders Express Confidence
Despite the internal disagreements, APC leaders have maintained that the party remains united and capable of resolving disputes through its established conflict-resolution mechanisms.
Party officials have repeatedly urged aggrieved members to exhaust internal appeal processes rather than abandon the platform, insisting that disagreements after primaries are common in democratic politics.
Focus Shifts to 2027 Campaign
With the submission of candidates completed, party leaders are expected to intensify preparations for the 2027 elections, including nationwide mobilisation, campaign strategy and reconciliation meetings.
Analysts say how effectively the APC manages post-primary disputes could influence its electoral performance in key battleground states.
The APC conducted nationwide primaries to select candidates for the 2027 general election. The exercises produced several high-profile upsets, triggering petitions, allegations of irregularities and concerns about possible defections in a number of states.
Although the party has now completed the submission of candidates to INEC, reconciliation efforts are expected to continue in the coming weeks.