The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwanga Local Government Area has been plunged into a deep internal crisis following the defection of more than 10,000 members loyal to former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu.
The mass exit, which shook the party’s local structure, was marked by a dramatic show of protest as departing members publicly discarded and set ablaze APC symbols, accusing the party of a total breakdown of internal democracy.
The aggrieved members said their decision followed the recently concluded governorship primaries in Nasarawa State, which they described as a “kangaroo process” allegedly marred by manipulation and deliberate exclusion of key stakeholders.
They insisted the exercise was rigged to favour select interests, leaving out loyal party members across the state.
Speaking on behalf of the group, a spokesperson expressed frustration over what he called a “deeply compromised” primary election.
“We categorically reject the outcome of this deeply compromised primary election. A process built on manipulation and the deliberate exclusion of genuine stakeholders cannot stand as the will of the people. This exercise was an insult to democratic tenets, and we refuse to validate it with our continued stay in the party,” he said.
The group has now called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently step in, warning that the unfolding crisis could further fracture the political landscape in Nasarawa State if left unaddressed.
Despite their exit from the party structure, the group reaffirmed its continued backing for Adamu’s governorship ambition ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting he remains their preferred candidate.
They described the former police chief as the most broadly acceptable contender, capable of delivering inclusive leadership and restoring confidence in governance in Nasarawa State, citing his record in national service and leadership.
