The All Progressives Congress (APC) has found itself steeped in controversy over its decision to alter the list of candidates who emerged from its National Assembly primaries, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
It has also triggered fresh concerns about internal democracy and the credibility of the APC’s candidate selection process.
The revised list restored the tickets of six serving senators: Sunday Karimi (Kogi West), Emmanuel Udende (Benue North-East), Titus Zam (Benue North-West), Shuaibu Isa Lau (Taraba North), Adeniyi Adegbonmire (Ondo Central), and Olajide Ipinsagba (Ondo North), while Prince Paul Ikonne replaced Edinburgh Erondu in Abia South.
While the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) mocked the APC for substituting the names of some primary winners with others, the Social Democratic Party described the move as reckless, while the Labour Party condemned it as undemocratic.
But the APC asked the opposition to mind its business and focus on the crises rocking their respective parties.
The ruling party said the changes reflected fairness and wishes of its members.
