Bauchi APC Group Opposes Direct Primaries, Advocates Consensus for 2027 Elections
The Pate Youth Ambassadors Initiatives, a support group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, has strongly opposed the adoption of direct primaries for the upcoming 2027 general elections. During a press briefing at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Press Centre, the group’s Director-General, Mohammed Sani, urged party aspirants to embrace consensus instead. The group argues that direct primaries pose significant risks of post-election conflict, internal disunity, and insecurity, citing historical disputes from the Congress for Progressive Change era as evidence of potential division. Sani emphasized that consensus fosters mutual respect, reconciliation, and party cohesion, which are essential for the APC to reclaim power after eight years in opposition under Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration. The initiative highlighted current national security challenges, warning that organizing primaries across various locations could expose supporters to avoidable violence. Consequently, the group called on party executives, elders, and members to prioritize unity and collective agreement to ensure the party’s success and stability in Bauchi State.
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Bauchi APC Group Opposes Direct Primaries, Advocates Consensus for 2027 Elections
The Pate Youth Ambassadors Initiatives, a support group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, has strongly opposed the adoption of direct primaries for the upcoming 2027 general elections. During a press briefing at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Press Centre, the group’s Director-General, Mohammed Sani, urged party aspirants to embrace consensus instead. The group argues that direct primaries pose significant risks of post-election conflict, internal disunity, and insecurity, citing historical disputes from the Congress for Progressive Change era as evidence of potential division. Sani emphasized that consensus fosters mutual respect, reconciliation, and party cohesion, which are essential for the APC to reclaim power after eight years in opposition under Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration. The initiative highlighted current national security challenges, warning that organizing primaries across various locations could expose supporters to avoidable violence. Consequently, the group called on party executives, elders, and members to prioritize unity and collective agreement to ensure the party’s success and stability in Bauchi State.
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