Transparency Obligation in APC Primaries

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 18, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Transparency Obligation in APC Primaries

Niger State gubernatorial aspirant Idris Makanta denied allegations of fraud involving a N3 billion contract. The Oyo APC House of Representatives primaries were marred by irregularities, leading aspirants to reject the results. In the Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume emerged as the consensus APC candidate for the 2027 elections.

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