Kwara APC leadership cautioned over deepening internal crisis

A prominent socio-cultural and political advocacy group in Nigeria's Kwara State has voiced serious concerns over escalating internal conflicts within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The group, Orisun Igbomina, warns that persistent divisions could significantly undermine the party's prospects in the upcoming 2027 general elections.

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The party is currently a ‘house on fire,’ with major actors favouring confrontation over dialogue.

The group pointed to the formation and activities of the G15 Coalition as clear evidence of widespread discontent within the APC. This coalition, they stated, is a formidable force comprising ten governorship aspirants, three senators, a majority of the state's National Assembly members, state assembly members, party elders, and youth leaders. A recent solidarity rally by the coalition, according to Orisun Igbomina's National President Gbenga Awoyale, demonstrated substantial grassroots support and highlighted dissatisfaction with the current administration's leadership.

"The party is currently a 'house on fire,' with major actors favouring confrontation over dialogue," Awoyale stated. He cautioned that this internal strife is creating a strategic advantage for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, which is poised to exploit the APC's divisions. The potential consequences, he warned, include losing the governorship, reducing legislative seats, diminishing federal patronage, and eroding the gains of the 2019 "OTOOGE" victory.

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This internal strife is handing a strategic advantage to the Peoples Democratic Party, which stands ready to capitalise on the APC’s divisions.

To mitigate these risks, Orisun Igbomina urged Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to proactively engage all aggrieved stakeholders. The group recommended convening an inclusive meeting with the G15 leadership to address grievances and rebuild trust. They also called for transparency and fairness in the 2027 primaries, urging guarantees against candidate imposition. Furthermore, the group expressed support for President Bola Tinubu's intervention to facilitate reconciliation among the party's factions.

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Governor AbdulRazaq should prioritise statesmanship by convening an inclusive meeting with the G15 leadership to address grievances and restore trust.