The All Progressives Congress has waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu ahead of its 2027 party primaries. The party declared him duly cleared in accordance with its constitution and internal procedures. This decision was made by the APC National Working Committee during its 188th meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The meeting took place at the party's National Secretariat. No other aspirant has been mentioned in connection with the primaries. The party did not release details on how the constitutional provisions were applied in this case.
The APC claims to have followed its constitution in clearing Tinubu, yet provided no explanation of how the rules apply selectively. If the same process is not offered to other potential candidates, it sets a precedent that undermines internal democracy. This creates an uneven playing field well before the 2027 race formally begins. Ordinary party members may now question the value of contesting under such conditions.
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