APC Chairman Warns Aspirants Against Primary Disruptions

ABUJA, Nigeria - The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, warned party aspirants on Monday against any conduct that could disrupt upcoming primary elections, threatening immediate suspension for violators.

The statement, issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, addressed tensions following recent screening exercises. Yilwatda emphasized that the party would not tolerate violence, unrest, anti-party activities or efforts to undermine the primaries' integrity. Offenders, including candidates or supporters, face severe disciplinary action.

The primaries begin May 15 with House of Representatives contests, followed by Senate selections on May 18, State Houses of Assembly on May 20, governorship races on May 21 and the presidential primary on May 23. These elections will select candidates for the 2027 general elections.

"In every democratic contest, only one person will eventually emerge victorious. What is important is the spirit with which the process is approached," Yilwatda said. He urged aspirants to show maturity, patriotism and sportsmanship by accepting results, positioning themselves as...