APC Chairman insists no candidate imposition despite internal strife

APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda claims no candidates were imposed in party primaries, stating only 3 of 29 governorship positions used consensus while the rest used direct primaries. He explains consensus requires all aspirants' signatures and any appeals delayed elections by 2-3 days while appeal committees resolved concerns.

Despite these claims, DAILY POST reports considerable internal strife nationwide with controversies over candidate imposition, electoral misconduct, violence, and stakeholder exclusion. The consensus method specifically faces criticism for lacking transparency and excluding popular candidates.

With 36 states involved in the primary process, the internal dynamics could significantly impact APC's unity and performance in upcoming elections. Will these internal tensions strengthen the party through streamlined leadership or fracture its cohesion for the 2027 polls?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/26/apc-primaries-we-did-not-impose-a-single-candidate-yilwatda/