Plots by the presidency to strengthen its hold on the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by granting tenure extensions to national officers is causing dissatisfaction among powerful stakeholders in the party.
With the 2027 general elections approaching, the presidency is determined to ensure a smooth process in securing a fresh ticket for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, despite increasing tensions within the party.
Saturday Tribune has learned that plans are underway to extend the tenure of members of the APC National Working Committee (NWC), led by Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, beyond the next general election.
In addition, similar extensions may be granted to leaders at the state chapters, avoiding the election of new national and state officers, which could lead to legal challenges and further division within the party at the state level.
Sources have indicated that the idea of securing tenure extensions for Ganduje and state leaders was…
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