Stakeholders reject alleged candidate imposition in APC primaries

In the lead‑up to the 2023 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, several party stakeholders—including governors, party officials and grassroots members—publicly rejected what they described as the imposition of certain aspirants by the national leadership. They accused the party’s hierarchy of forcing candidates on them without fair competition, leading to protests, legal challenges and calls for a transparent primary process. The controversy highlighted internal divisions within the APC over candidate selection. Views Nigeria