A former Deputy Senate President has resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress, dealing a blow to the party as it prepares for its primary election.
The timing of the resignation, coming just as the APC gears up for its internal contest, signals discontent within party ranks at a critical moment. The party has faced mounting pressure from defections and internal squabbles in recent months, and this departure adds to concerns about cohesion before the primary.
The former lawmaker's exit reflects broader tensions within the APC over candidate selection and party direction. Members across different states have grown restless over what they see as a concentration of power and unequal treatment of aspirants seeking the party's ticket.
The primary election will determine who the APC fields as its candidates for various offices in the coming elections. The party leadership has not yet responded officially to the resignation, though insiders say there are ongoing efforts to manage the fallout and prevent further defections.
Party officials are expected to meet in the coming days to address the situation and strategize on how to retain members and present a united front during the primary process. The APC's ability to maintain party unity will be closely watched as the primary draws closer.
