The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly penciled down approximately 188 serving members of the 10th National Assembly to receive return tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to an exclusive report by Leadership, this move is a core component of a “consolidation strategy” spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu to ensure legislative stability and reward loyalty.
The breakdown of the potential returnees includes 48 Senators and 140 members of the House of Representatives. Insiders suggest that the South-West and South-South regions hold the highest number of lawmakers set to benefit from this arrangement. While the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has allegedly informed various state governors of this development through “backdoor channels,” the move has sparked internal debate. Some stakeholders view it as a necessary step for continuity in governance, while critics argue it may undermine the democratic process of internal primaries. As the APC prepares for its National Assembly primaries this Friday, all eyes are on how these “automatic” nominations will be handled across different state chapters.
