APC to Adopt Consensus for National Leadership at March 27–28 Convention in Abuja – Party Yet to Decide on Elective Positions for Primaries

By Ogungbayi Adeyemi S. | adeyemi@ddnewsonline.com
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed it will adopt a consensus approach for selecting its national leadership during the party’s national convention scheduled for March 27–28, 2026, in Abuja.

The Assistant Secretary for Media and Publicity for the APC National Convention 2026, Mary Ikoku, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

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On the issue of elective positions during primaries, Ikoku said the party had not yet taken a final decision, noting that the approach may vary depending on local political dynamics.

“APC, for this convention, I am aware and can say that the party is adopting consensus for this convention. As to whether they are adopting consensus for elective positions, I do not have an answer to that because politics is local,” she explained.

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She added: “So, I believe that, at the end of the day, when it comes to the issue of elective positions, the persons who would emerge aren’t often what you would want to make consensus in every space.”

Ikoku also addressed the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026, which require political parties to register members online within a specified timeframe and outline acceptable methods for candidate selection (direct primaries and consensus are allowed, while indirect primaries have been removed).

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She noted that these requirements posed challenges for some parties but reflected their level of preparedness.

“We have an electoral law that defines the models for these elections. Direct primaries and consensus have been allowed, while indirect primaries have been taken out. That is the current law of the nation, passed and assented to. Now, why do you think other political parties will have issues with that?” she asked.

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“That would be to say there are levels of unpreparedness of these political parties. Any political party that is worth its salt should not wait till election season to start preparing for the run for office and all of these congresses. It is something they would have planned ahead of time. So, when you are not proactive as a party, these kinds of situations can challenge you deeply,” Ikoku added.

The APC leadership has consistently indicated a preference for consensus arrangements in selecting candidates for elective positions to reduce internal rancour and promote party unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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