Parallel primaries and conflicting results disrupt APC Rep

Parallel primaries are separate party primaries held on the same election day for the same office, often organized by different factions within a party. In the 2023 APC (All Progressives Congress) gubernatorial primary in Rivers State, Nigeria, two parallel primaries produced conflicting results: one declared Senator Magnus Abe the winner, while the other named former minister Tonye Cole as the victor. The dispute led to legal challenges and internal party tension, with the party’s national leadership eventually recognizing Abe’s candidacy after court rulings. This episode illustrates how rival primary processes can create confusion over legitimate nominees and undermine party... Views Nigeria