A fresh political revelation is shaking Nigeria as former NOA boss Garba Abari drops a bombshell about how internal decisions were handled in the early days of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking in a recent interview, Abari claimed that during the 2014 Lagos congresses, party leaders avoided open voting because it could have turned violent — a statement that is now raising serious concerns across the country.
According to Abari, instead of allowing members to vote freely during the 2014 congresses in Lagos, party leaders chose a “consensus” approach to avoid chaos. In his words, allowing primaries could have led to serious violence. While consensus may sound peaceful, many Nigerians are now asking if it truly reflects the will of the people or just protects powerful interests behind closed doors.
He also warned that the APC, despite its growing strength, may be drifting away from true internal democracy. With reports that the party now controls over 30 states, Abari described it as “home and dry,” but cautioned that power concentration among a few individuals could become dangerous.
This revelation has sparked fresh debate about how political parties in Nigeria operate. Should consensus be trusted, or should every member have the right to vote openly, no matter the risk?
As conversations grow louder, one thing is clear — Nigerians are beginning to question what really happens behind the scenes in party politics.
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