APC Faces Internal Rumbles ahead 2027

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing internal dissent and the looming threat of a united opposition in the 2027 elections.  Despite the party’s claims of unity, prominent members like former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai have publicly criticized the APC’s leadership and direction, citing a lack of internal democracy and effective party structures. El-Rufai even warned of a potential voter apathy crisis, with a projected 75% abstention rate in 2027.

Other APC members reportedly share these concerns, with some even considering joining forces with the PDP and other opposition parties to replicate their successful 2015 ousting of an incumbent president.  Former PDP member John Kennedy Osuala believes the APC’s own performance, marked by poverty, insecurity, and economic hardship, will be its undoing.  He argues that defections to the APC are meaningless and that a united opposition will emerge to challenge the ruling party.

Labour Party stalwart Elder Yusuf Solomon Danbaki anticipates capitalizing on anti-Tinubu sentiment in the North, predicting a resurgence of the “Obidient Movement” and a coalition with other parties.  He believes that even the incumbency advantage can be overcome, citing the perceived divisions within the APC, particularly in the North.

While President Tinubu’s 2027 intentions remain unclear, his supporters face the challenge of galvanizing support, especially in the North.  Concerns have been raised about the political clout of key presidential aides.  However, some within the APC dismiss the opposition’s threat, expressing confidence in the Vice President’s influence in the North and urging reconciliation with dissenting voices like El-Rufai.  They also defend the government’s economic policies, anticipating improvements.

An anonymous APC chieftain revealed that efforts are focused on reconciling stakeholders rather than replacing the Vice President, warning that disunity could jeopardize their chances in 2027.  APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, declined to comment on the matter