The Nasarawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said aggrieved aspirants from the Doma South State constituency primaries should accept the outcome [1].
This call for stability comes as the party seeks to avoid internal fractures that could weaken its position in local governance. Maintaining party cohesion is critical for the APC to ensure a unified front during upcoming electoral cycles.
The party leadership said those dissatisfied with the primary results should remain patient and try again in future contests [1]. The appeal targets candidates who felt the Doma South State constituency process did not favor their interests [2].
While specific grievances from the Doma South candidates were not detailed, the APC said members must prioritize the party's collective goals over individual ambitions. This effort to stabilize the local chapter mirrors broader trends within the party as it prepares for future cycles, including the 2027 governorship election [3].
Nationwide, the APC has managed a high volume of competition for leadership roles, with 83 aspirants contesting governorship tickets across 28 states [4]. The scale of these contests often leads to internal friction, requiring state chapters to manage disputes through mediation and appeals for party loyalty.
In Nasarawa State, the party leadership continues to push for a resolution that prevents aspirants from seeking alternative platforms or challenging the results through prolonged legal battles. By encouraging aspirants to look toward future opportunities, the APC said it aims to maintain its structural integrity within the Doma South region [1].
“The Nasarawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) urged aggrieved aspirants from the Doma South State constituency primaries to accept the outcome.”
The APC's effort to quell dissent in the Doma South constituency highlights the recurring tension between democratic primary processes and the party's need for monolithic unity. By urging candidates to wait for future cycles, the party is attempting to mitigate the risk of 'spoiler' candidates or defections that could jeopardize its hold on Nasarawa State as it looks toward the 2027 elections.
