Row in APC as Atiku, Obidients allege sabotage of opposition

For former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the latest controversy in the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a disturbing trend that undermines the democratic process. As the 2027 general election draws near, the APC's nomination process has sparked fresh controversy, with allegations of candidate substitution and manipulation of the process. This development has caught Atiku Abubakar and the Obidient Movement off guard, and they are not taking it lightly.

The Obidient Movement, a key player in the opposition, has accused unnamed elements within the ruling establishment of using all means necessary to weaken opposition parties. The allegations of sabotage are not new, but they have taken on a life of their own, with Atiku Abubakar and his allies pointing fingers at the APC. According to sources, the APC's National Secretariat in Abuja was deserted yesterday, amidst concerns that the quiet substitution of some successful candidates from the recent primaries could provoke protests by aggrieved aspirants and their supporters.

The National Chairman of the APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has been at the centre of the controversy, with some accusing him of orchestrating the sabotage. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Felix Morka, has denied any wrongdoing, urging members, stakeholders, and the public to disregard any publication claiming to announce the winners of the primaries. However, investigations by The Guardian showed that the process was proceeding quietly without rancour in the North, with some states like Gombe distributing nomination forms to successful candidates.

The APC's nomination process has been marred by controversy, with allegations of candidate substitution and manipulation of the process. The party has denied any wrongdoing, but the damage has already been done, with the opposition sensing an opportunity to capitalize on the APC's woes. As the 2027 general election draws near, the APC's nomination process will be under intense scrutiny, and any further controversy could have serious consequences for the party.

The sabotage allegations in the APC's nomination process are part of a broader trend of manipulation of the electoral process in Nigeria. The country has a history of electoral manipulation, with various parties and interests seeking to influence the outcome of elections. The APC's nomination process has been criticized for being opaque and lacking transparency, creating an environment conducive to manipulation. As the 2027 general election draws near, the opposition will be watching closely, waiting for any opportunity to capitalize on the APC's woes.

As the APC navigates the controversy surrounding its nomination process, Atiku Abubakar and the Obidient Movement will be keeping a close eye on developments. The opposition will be seeking to capitalize on the APC's woes, and any further controversy could have serious consequences for the party. The APC will need to reassure its members and stakeholders that the nomination process is fair and transparent, and that any allegations of sabotage will be investigated thoroughly. The clock is ticking, and the APC's nomination process will be under intense scrutiny in the coming weeks.

As the APC grapples with the controversy surrounding its nomination process, it's clear that the stakes are high. The opposition will be watching closely, waiting for any opportunity to capitalize on the APC's woes. For Atiku Abubakar, the latest controversy is a disturbing trend that undermines the democratic process. As the 2027 general election draws near, the APC's nomination process will be under intense scrutiny, and any further controversy could have serious consequences for the party.