APC Blocks Tinubu’s Ex-Minister From Governorship Primary

APC Blocks Tinubu’s Ex-Minister From Governorship Primary

Fresh political tension is reportedly brewing within the All Progressives Congress following speculations that one of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s former ministers may have been quietly blocked from participating in an upcoming governorship primary election in his home state.

The development comes weeks after several ministers in Tinubu’s cabinet reportedly resigned to pursue governorship ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.

Although party officials have remained silent, insiders within the APC are alleging that the former minister failed to scale through the internal screening process conducted by influential forces within the state chapter of the party.

The move is already fueling speculations of deepening cracks between Abuja power blocs and state party structures ahead of the APC primaries.

Political observers believe the situation may not be unconnected to fears among local party leaders that the ex-minister’s growing popularity and perceived closeness to the presidency could disrupt existing succession arrangements within the state.

The former minister had earlier resigned from Tinubu’s cabinet after reportedly securing presidential approval to pursue his governorship ambition.

Some party loyalists are also alleging that the screening outcome may trigger fresh defections and internal rebellion if not properly managed before the primaries.

While no official statement has been issued by the APC leadership, political analysts say the unfolding drama could become one of the biggest internal crises facing the ruling party ahead of 2027.Politics