By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
Crisis appears to be deepening within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State as credible aspirants allegedly sidelined in the party’s ticket allocation process begin to explore options outside the party.
Reliable sources indicate that some of the affected aspirants have opened discussions with opposition platforms, including the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), in what many observers describe as early signs of a potential wave of defections.
The development follows growing dissatisfaction among aspirants who claim that the move by stakeholders to adopt consensus arrangements in certain constituencies is being used to deny them fair participation despite their perceived popularity and grassroots support.
Party insiders warn that if urgent steps are not taken to address the grievances, the APC could face a significant internal shake-up that may weaken its chances in the forthcoming elections.
While some stakeholders defend the consensus strategy as a means of preserving unity and avoiding post-primary disputes, critics argue that sidelining credible aspirants risks alienating loyal party members and supporters.
Efforts to pacify aggrieved aspirants are said to be ongoing, but tensions remain high as political realignments begin to take shape across the state.
Observers say the coming days will be crucial in determining whether the APC can contain the crisis or witness a major shift in its political structure in Kogi State.
