The All Progressives Congress (APC) is heading toward a major internal crisis that could trigger fresh defections ahead of the 2027 elections.
National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has shut down demands for automatic tickets, stating clearly that there is “no automatic ticket in the party’s constitution.” That decision has put defected governors and long time party loyalists on a collision course.
Across multiple states, the fight is now about control. Defected governors are moving to take over party structures and delegate systems using state power and political machinery. Old guard members are pushing back, insisting they will not be pushed aside after building the party.
In Akwa Ibom, the division is already open. “We have two blocs in APC… the old bloc… and the new bloc,” a party chieftain admitted. The power struggle between Governor Umo Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio is a major flashpoint, with warnings of a “serious crisis” if any side is favoured.
In Delta State, the entry of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has triggered a full scale battle for control of the party structure.
In Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s alignment has reopened the fight with Nyesom Wike’s camp.
The same pattern is playing out in Plateau State, Bayelsa State, and Enugu State. Parallel meetings, rival factions, and open mistrust are now the norm.
In Adamawa State, the fallout has started. Governorship aspirant Maurice Vunobolki has already resigned, citing plans to impose candidates. His exit signals what could spread if the crisis deepens.
Bottom line, both sides want control of tickets. Nobody is backing down.
If this is not resolved before primaries, the APC risks going into 2027 divided, with real chances of defections from both camps.
