Nigeria No Consensus, No Peace: APC Faces Revolt in Yaba, Mainland Over Primary Fallout

A political storm is building within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as party members in Lagos Mainland and Yaba LCDA protest alleged imposition of chairmanship candidates. The unrest follows a disputed primary where consensus failed, raising legal and electoral concerns just weeks before the July 12 council polls.

• APC chairmanship primaries were held across Lagos; most areas reached consensus—except Lagos Mainland and Yaba LCDA.
• Protesters gathered in Ebute Metta and marched to Arise TV HQ, rejecting alleged imposition of candidates.
• Taorid Owolabi and Sodeeq Olawepo led the protest, demanding rescheduled primaries and transparent procedures.
• A legal case (Suit No. ID/8948GCM/2025) is pending at the Lagos High Court over the party’s local leadership crisis.
• Protesters warned unresolved disputes could affect APC’s performance in the upcoming elections and 2027 polls.

The protest underscores deepening intra-party tensions in Lagos APC—a party known for tight internal control. While consensus remains a preferred strategy, the failure to secure broad agreement in two strategic LGAs signals a disconnect between grassroots members and party leadership. Legal red flags add urgency, as unresolved disputes could snowball into pre-election chaos.

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The Lagos APC faces a credibility test. If leaders fail to address grievances swiftly, they risk weakening party unity ahead of local polls and undermining their 2027 strategy. With legal action already in play, the situation demands urgent mediation from the state working committee and national stakeholders.

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