The All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing growing internal tensions over the nomination process for the Funtua/Dandume Federal Constituency seat in Katsina State, northwestern Nigeria, raising concerns about the party’s chances in the constituency.
The dispute follows a prolonged political contest between the incumbent member representing the constituency and an alleged consensus candidate within the party structure.
Okay News reports that both aspirants reportedly purchased nomination forms and successfully completed the party’s screening process before the crisis escalated.
Sources familiar with the development said a petition was later submitted challenging the eligibility of the alleged consensus candidate, while reports also indicate that the incumbent lawmaker has withdrawn from the race.
The situation has intensified uncertainty within the party ahead of the election, with stakeholders expressing concerns over the direction of the nomination process.
Political observers believe the internal disagreement could weaken the APC’s position in the constituency if the issues remain unresolved.
Some analysts warned that continued divisions within the party structure could create an opening for opposition parties to gain ground in the federal constituency with limited resistance.
The latest development adds to broader concerns over internal party cohesion ahead of upcoming political contests in Katsina State, a traditional stronghold of the APC.
The party is yet to issue an official statement clarifying the status of the nomination process or addressing the reported petition and withdrawal.
