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APC’s Consensus Game And The Battle For 2027
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Daniel Ariyo Oluwole
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As preparations for the 2027 elections intensify, debates around consensus candidates within the APC are growing, with some aspirants alleging they are being sidelined ahead of party primaries.
Analysts warn that the increasing use of consensus arrangements could fuel internal divisions, trigger defections, and affect the party’s electoral chances.
On Nigeria Daily, we examine what APC’s consensus politics could mean for the ruling party and Nigeria’s democracy ahead of 2027.