The (APC) is facing a growing internal crisis that threatens to spark widespread defections ahead of the 2027 general elections, following a firm rejection of demands for automatic tickets within the party.
National Chairman has made it clear that the party’s constitution does not provide for automatic tickets, a stance that has intensified tensions between newly defected governors and long-standing party loyalists. His declaration has effectively set the stage for a fierce battle over candidate selection and control of party structures nationwide.
Across several states, the struggle has shifted to dominance over party machinery and delegate systems. Defected governors are reportedly leveraging state influence to consolidate power, while founding members and long-time stakeholders resist what they describe as attempts to sideline them after years of building the party.
In , divisions have already become pronounced. Governor and Senate President are at the center of a deepening rift, with party insiders warning of a “serious crisis” if either faction is perceived to be favored. A senior party figure acknowledged the existence of two rival blocs within the state chapter.
A similar scenario is unfolding in , where the entrance of Governor and former Governor has ignited a full-scale contest for control of the party’s structure.
In , Governor is now aligned in a renewed political confrontation with the camp of , reopening old rivalries within the party.
The pattern of factional disputes is also evident in , , and , where parallel meetings, rival leadership claims, and deep mistrust have become increasingly common.
In , the fallout has already begun. Governorship aspirant has resigned from the party, citing concerns over alleged plans to impose candidates—an early sign of the potential wave of exits if the situation deteriorates further.
At the heart of the crisis lies a high-stakes battle for control of party tickets, with neither faction willing to concede ground. Analysts warn that unless the disputes are resolved before the party primaries, the APC risks entering the 2027 elections deeply divided, raising the likelihood of significant defections from both old and new power blocs.
