Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara was notably absent as the APC screened 14 governors seeking re-election ahead of the 2027 general elections. President Bola Tinubu's sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, was also screened. The screening committee, chaired by APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda, assessed governors, including Abba Yusuf (Kano), Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), and Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta). Fubara reportedly obtained nomination forms through a proxy against FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's opposition.
Key Points:
- Fubara's absence raises questions about his political future amid his ongoing feud with predecessor Nyesom Wike.
- President Tinubu, facing only one challenger, suggests the party's nomination is all but settled.
- The screening of 14 governors shows most APC state chief executives are seeking re-election.
- Aspirants from Bauchi and Kwara states expressed concerns about consensus being used to manipulate primaries.
- Timing of the screening, ahead of primaries starting May 15, keeps APC on track for INEC's election calendar.
Sources: The Punch, Vanguard
