According to a report by The Sun Newspaper on Tuesday 5th, 2026, fresh details have emerged on the high-stakes political battle within Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as the party raked in a staggering ₦4.45 billion from Presidential and governorship aspirants ahead of its primaries.
The significant revenue underscores the intense interest and fierce competition among aspirants seeking to secure the party’s ticket.
Despite the adoption of automatic tickets for some incumbent Governors, the race remains highly contested in several States, where political ambitions continue to clash.
Party insiders revealed that many aspirants have openly rejected consensus arrangements, insisting instead on direct primaries as a more transparent and democratic process.
This resistance has heightened internal tensions, with stakeholders divided over the best approach to selecting candidates.
The situation reflects broader concerns about internal democracy within political parties, as aspirants push back against what they perceive as imposed candidacies.
In states where consensus was expected to ease the process, disagreements have instead fueled rivalries and intensified lobbying efforts as the massive funds generated from nomination forms also highlight the growing monetisation of Nigeria’s political space.
As the primaries draw closer, the APC faces the challenge of managing competing interests while maintaining unity within its ranks.
How the party navigates these disputes would significantly shape its strength and cohesion heading into the general elections.
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