All is not well within the ruling All Progressives Congress as National Assembly members find themselves navigating a dangerous political tightrope following President Bola Tinubu’s reported backing of state governors in the brewing battle over the control of 2027 party primaries.
The development has thrown many APC federal legislators into a state of political uncertainty, as the President’s alignment with governors — who largely control state party structures — threatens to significantly weaken the influence of sitting lawmakers ahead of the next general elections.
For many NASS members, the stakes could not be higher. Governors in Nigeria’s political landscape have historically wielded enormous power over delegate selection and party nominations at the state level. With President Tinubu now seen as throwing his weight behind the governors, APC legislators risk being edged out of favourable primary outcomes in their respective constituencies and states.
Sources within the party indicate that tension is mounting, with some lawmakers quietly seeking back-channel reconciliation with their state governors, while others are reportedly exploring alternative political options.
Political analysts warn that if the rift deepens, it could trigger defections, internal party crisis, and a weakened APC structure heading into the 2027 electoral cycle.
As the 2027 general elections draw closer, all eyes remain on how APC’s federal lawmakers will navigate their delicate positions between Presidential loyalty and political survival.
CDA News Nigeria will continue to monitor and report developments as this story unfolds.
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