2027: APC ACCUSED OF HANDING GOVERNORS EXCESSIVE INFLUENCE OVER PRIMARY ELECTIONS — FRANK TIETIE
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By:Tajudeen Aminat
Legal practitioner Frank Tietie has alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is granting state governors excessive influence and control over the party’s primary election process.
Tietie made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television on Sunday while commenting on ongoing political developments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, the move could help consolidate the president’s political position, noting that such decisions are ultimately political in nature.
The lawyer, however, stressed the need to safeguard the rights of aspirants who voluntarily withdraw in support of a consensus candidate.
He explained that aspirants could challenge the process in court if the agreed procedures for selecting a consensus candidate are violated.
Tietie also argued that the party should clearly disclose the procedure for arriving at a consensus candidate when aspirants obtain and submit their nomination forms.
“The APC and the president are handing significant control of the primary election process to governors. This could strengthen the president’s position politically, and that remains a political decision,” he said.
He added that the rights of any aspirant who signs a voluntary withdrawal in support of a consensus arrangement must be protected.
“If an aggrieved aspirant believes the agreed process for reaching a consensus was breached, such a person has the right to seek redress in court.
“The procedures should be clearly communicated at the point of collecting and submitting nomination forms. The process could involve voting, consensus, or any other agreed method,” he stated.
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