The All Progressives Congress announced the winners of its Senate and House of Representatives primaries in Plateau State on Tuesday night.

These results determine which candidates the party will field for federal legislative seats in the 2027 general elections. The outcome signals a significant shift in the party's internal power dynamics within the region.

Stella Oketete, Chairman of the APC Primary Election Committee for Plateau State, said the results in Jos. The process was designed to select candidates capable of securing victory in the upcoming national cycle.

The primary results indicate a volatile period for incumbents. Six federal lawmakers were swept out during the Plateau APC primaries [1]. This local turnover reflects a broader trend within the party's national primary process.

According to reports, 70 members of the National Assembly lost their return tickets across the APC primaries [2]. The loss of these tickets prevents incumbents from automatically running for re-election under the party banner, a common point of contention in Nigerian party politics.

The committee's announcement in Jos concludes the primary phase for the state's federal seats. The APC now turns its focus toward consolidating these candidates for the 2027 contest.

“Six federal lawmakers were swept out in the Plateau APC primaries”

The removal of multiple incumbents in Plateau State, combined with the loss of 70 return tickets nationwide, suggests a strategic effort by the APC to refresh its legislative roster. By replacing established lawmakers with new candidates, the party may be attempting to address internal dissatisfaction or improve its electoral viability ahead of the 2027 general elections.