Uchechi Okporie
May 15, 2026
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Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has plunged into fresh controversy after its screening panel in Benue State reportedly cleared only 11 out of 50 aspirants seeking elective positions, a dramatic development now sending shockwaves across the country’s political landscape ahead of critical elections.
The outcome of the screening exercise has sparked widespread reactions within the party, with dozens of disqualified aspirants and their supporters questioning the process amid fears of deepening internal divisions, political retaliation and possible defections.
Benue, regarded as one of Nigeria’s most politically influential states in the North-Central region, is expected to play a major role in shaping future electoral calculations, making the screening outcome a high-stakes battle for power and influence.
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Political analysts warn that the massive disqualification could ignite internal rebellion within the APC, weaken party unity and open new opportunities for opposition forces seeking to capitalize on growing dissatisfaction among party loyalists.
The development also highlights the increasingly fierce contest for political control in Nigeria as parties intensify preparations for upcoming electoral battles.
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