Across Nigeria's political landscape, party primaries are often described as the foundation of democracy within political parties. They determine who gets the ticket, who flies the party's flag, and ultimately who appears before voters on election day.

But what happens when influential politicians lose those primaries? Should party leaders step in to help them find a way back, or should the verdict of delegates remain final?

Recent developments within the APC have sparked fresh debate about the sanctity of party primaries, the powers of party leadership, and the future of internal democracy in Nigeria.

Today on Nigeria Daily, we ask: When party primaries speak, should political leaders intervene?