APC chieftain warns revised NASS list risks repeating past troubles

APC chieftain Cletus Obun warns the party's revised National Assembly candidates list could return it to past internal conflicts if not properly vetted. Speaking on Arise Television's Morning Show Thursday, Obun stated APC must present only candidates who actually won primaries, citing the NWC's dropping of former Benue Governor Gabriel Suswam and five other senatorial hopefuls from the final INEC submission.

Obun emphasized that importing candidates through subterfuge would be treated as sabotage, noting growing anger between APC's foundational members and new entrants. He cautioned that taking past errors for granted—despite the party's 31 governors—could create a 'time bomb' if unresolved. INEC's current review of APC's list is described as 'sanitising the process.'

The warning highlights ongoing tensions within Nigeria's ruling party ahead of elections, where candidate legitimacy directly impacts electoral credibility and internal cohesion. APC faces pressure to balance inclusivity with adherence to primary results to avoid fracturing its base.

Will APC leadership heed Obun's call for strict due diligence in candidate selection, risk alienating new entrants by excluding questionable names, or proceed with the current list despite internal warnings?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/02/primaries-revised-nass-list-could-return-apc-to-past-troubles-obun/