In a significant shake-up ahead of the upcoming elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has removed 26 National Assembly candidates, including notable figures like former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam. This decision, announced by the National Working Committee (NWC), reflects a strategic realignment as the party seeks to consolidate support and present fresh faces to voters amid growing internal dissent and competition.
The dropped candidates include former House of Representatives member Gbenga Elegbeleye, raising concerns over party unity and electoral viability. APC's National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, emphasized the need for "a renewed commitment to our core values and the party’s electoral success," suggesting that the changes are part of a broader effort to rejuvenate the party’s image ahead of the critical 2027 elections.
Looking ahead, the APC faces the dual challenge of maintaining its base while addressing public discontent. The reshuffling could either reinvigorate the party or alienate established supporters, making the next few months crucial in determining the APC's electoral fate and its capacity to harness unity in diversity.
