APC says all members free to contest presidential ticket
Bola Tinubu has been adopted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for a second term, but the party says it will not stop any member from contesting its 2027 presidential ticket. Chidi Duru, APC’s Deputy National Organising Secretary, emphasized that the party remains open to aspirants despite a possible consensus. He highlighted the importance of performance and party ideology in candidate selection. The APC also reaffirmed its zoning arrangements to maintain internal stability.
Key takeaways
- Chidi Duru stated that while consensus is possible, any party member can contest for the presidential ticket.
- He explained that incumbents often enjoy the advantage of seeking re-election if they perform well and align with party ideology.
- The APC’s National Working Committee reaffirmed existing zoning arrangements for key leadership positions.
- Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary, said the current power-sharing formula across the six geopolitical zones remains valid.
- The zoning reaffirmation aims to ensure continuity and cohesion within the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
