Aggrieved aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have cautioned the party leadership against replacing candidates who emerged through its primary elections, warning that such actions could create internal crises ahead of future elections. (Daily Trust)
The aspirants expressed concern over alleged attempts to substitute names of candidates already chosen through the party’s electoral processes, urging the APC to respect the outcome of its primaries and uphold fairness among members. (Daily Trust)
They argued that aspirants who participated in the primaries invested time, resources, and commitment into the party’s success, stressing that disregarding their efforts could weaken party unity and affect members’ confidence in the democratic process.
The development comes amid recurring concerns within political parties over candidate selection, zoning arrangements, and internal party decisions. In previous instances, aggrieved APC members have raised similar complaints over alleged imposition and substitution of candidates following party primaries. (Daily Trust)
Political observers say candidate replacement remains a sensitive issue in Nigerian politics because it often determines the level of trust between party leadership, aspirants, and grassroots members.
The aggrieved aspirants called on the APC leadership to ensure transparency, justice, and respect for internal democratic procedures in handling candidate-related matters.
They maintained that protecting the interests of all members would strengthen the party and promote a more credible political process.
