Internal Tensions Rise in APC as Governors and Lawmakers Clash Over 2027 Tickets

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing a quiet internal struggle as state governors and federal lawmakers contest for legislative tickets ahead of the 2027 elections. The tension is fueled by strict provisions within the 2026 Electoral Act, which lawmakers initially hoped would protect their return tickets. Instead, state governors have reasserted political control over party structures. Observers note that recent high-level meetings convened by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have done little to soothe anxieties, with major political factions actively maneuvering behind the scenes to secure regional dominance and legislative leadership roles.