APC primaries: Governorship aspirants shun consensus deal in 10 states

Ahead of Thursday’s governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress, resistance to consensus arrangements has intensified in at least 10 states, as several aspirants rejected pressure to step down and insisted on testing their popularity at the polls. The growing pushback comes despite efforts by party. to streamline the primaries through endorsements, negotiations, and consensus agreements aimed at avoiding divisive contests ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Investigations by The that he had stepped down for Governor Caleb Mutfwang. Speaking on Tuesday, Bida insisted he was fully in the race and was prepared to challenge the incumbent governor at the primary. “I want to inform the people of Plateau State that I am still in the race. Rumours are flying around that I have stepped down, but I remain fully committed to contesting the primary on Thursday,” he indicated.

Bida indicated his administration, if elected, would focus heavily on infrastructure renewal, economic development, and security reforms. “On the lighting project alone, we intend to spend N1tn within one year. We are also proposing the construction of 40km of road in each local government area,” he indicated. On insecurity, the retired officer promised to strengthen Operation Rainbow, the state-owned security outfit.

“As a former military officer, I understand what it takes to restore peace and security in the state. We plan to recruit personnel from rural communities to improve operational efficiency,”. Bida indicated he was confident of winning the primary despite facing an incumbent governor. Lagos succession permutations Political negotiations also intensified in Lagos State as aspirants continued to align behind Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat.