The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly abandoned its plan to field former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam and 25 other National Assembly candidates in the upcoming elections due to deep-seated internal party friction and shifting electoral strategies. According to party insiders, the decision to drop these candidates stemmed from concerns regarding their political influence, loyalty to the party hierarchy, and potential for causing internal divisions that could jeopardize the party’s overall performance in their respective constituencies. The move is viewed by political observers as an effort by the APC leadership to consolidate control, sideline figures deemed as liabilities, and prioritize candidates who demonstrate unwavering commitment to the party’s current national agenda. While some of the affected individuals have signaled their intention to challenge the decision or explore alternative political platforms, the party remains adamant that the selection process was conducted to ensure electoral victory and long-term stability. This development has caused significant ripples within the party’s grassroots support base, leading to calls for transparency in the nomination process, even as the APC prepares to finalize its candidate list for the 2027 cycle in hopes of maintaining its dominance in the legislature.
