APC Primaries Called a 'Sham' Undermining Democracy; Aspirant Seeks Tinubu's Intervention

A prominent chieftain of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) has denounced the party's recent primaries, labeling them a "sham" that casts a shadow over the nation's democratic process. The unnamed aspirant for the Ekiti North Senatorial District expressed strong dissatisfaction with the conduct of the elections.

The chieftain specifically criticized the growing influence of state governors, stating they have effectively become the "appointing authority" within the party. This concentration of power, the aspirant argued, undermines internal democracy and fair competition. The criticism suggests a deep rift within the ruling party regarding its electoral practices and leadership structure.

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Says govs have become appointing authority

In response to these perceived irregularities, the APC chieftain appealed directly to President Bola Tinubu for intervention. The call for presidential action highlights the gravity of the situation and the aspirant's hope that the highest office in the land can help rectify the issues plaguing the party's primary elections and restore faith in its democratic credentials.

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Wants Tinubu’s intervention