The Digest:
The All Progressives Congress is grappling with demands from federal lawmakers and state governors for automatic tickets ahead of the 2027 polls, with senators and House of Representatives members seeking guaranteed slots to return to their seats. Outgoing governors eyeing Senate seats are also making demands for senatorial tickets. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas argued that automatic tickets would promote continuity and stability, allowing legislators to focus on reforms without internal party distractions. Party sources say no official decision has been made, with the leadership treading carefully to avert a crisis.
Key Points:
- Lawmakers are demanding automatic tickets to return to their seats in 2027.
- Outgoing governors seeking Senate seats are also pushing for guaranteed tickets.
- Speaker Abbas argues that automatic tickets are strategic for policy consistency during reforms.
- The party is awaiting clearance from President Tinubu before taking a definite stand.
- Analysts warn that mishandling the demand could trigger a massive internal crisis.
As the APC balances competing interests, the push for automatic tickets threatens to create friction between lawmakers and governors, with the party leadership walking a tightrope to avoid a pre-primary crisis.
Sources: Daily Trust
