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APC Dismisses ‘Automatic Ticket’ Rumors Ahead of 2027 Elections

By swiftly debunking the rumor, the APC hopes to put anxieties to rest and reinforce its commitment to open, competitive primaries

APC Dismisses ‘Automatic Ticket’ Rumors Ahead of 2027 Elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly denied claims that sitting lawmakers in the National Assembly will be handed automatic tickets for the 2027 general elections, branding the reports as “fake news” with no basis in party policy.

In a statement on Tuesday, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, urged party members and the public to ignore what he called a deliberately misleading narrative.

“The report is fake news and of mischievous origin,” Morka said. “It should be disregarded in its entirety.”

The false claim—amplified by a viral headline reading “APC Grants Automatic Tickets to All National Assembly Members”—sparked concern among party faithful, particularly aspirants at the grassroots and state levels who feared being sidelined.

But sources close to the party leadership insist there has been no directive to waive primary elections for sitting senators or House members. In fact, the APC National Working Committee has reportedly never discussed such a proposal.

According to the party’s constitution, all candidates—regardless of incumbency—must compete in party primaries and win the support of delegates.

Internal debates over delegate selection and zoning arrangements have fueled speculation, but APC leaders say reaffirming transparent nomination rules is key to maintaining trust and fairness.

By swiftly debunking the rumor, the APC hopes to put anxieties to rest and reinforce its commitment to open, competitive primaries. Read More

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