Stakeholders reject alleged candidate imposition in APC primaries

In the lead‑up to the 2023 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, several party stakeholders—particularly state party chairpersons, governors and prominent members—publicly denounced the alleged imposition of certain candidates by the national leadership. They argued that the process violated internal democratic rules, marginalized grassroots input and threatened party cohesion, prompting calls for transparent, fair primaries and, in some cases, legal challenges. Views Nigeria