The All Progressives Congress (APC) released a list of House of Representatives aspirants who were marked “not cleared” ahead of the party’s 2027 National Assembly primaries. The screening affected aspirants from several states including Ondo State, Bauchi State, Ebonyi State, Kogi State, and Rivers State.
The APC said the screening was conducted according to party guidelines, but it did not explain why the affected aspirants were disqualified or denied clearance.
Some notable names on the list include:-
Hon. Adefisoye Tajudeen (Ondo)
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Dr. Bashir Ibrahim Bello (Bauchi)
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Hon. Idu Igariwe (Ebonyi)
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Sanni Salau Ogembe (Kogi)
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Hon. Boma Goodhead (Rivers)
The article also reported that:-
In Katsina State, Jamila Mani won the APC primary for Mani/Bindawa Federal Constituency.
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In Adamawa State, APC direct primaries experienced disruptions because officials failed to appear in some wards, leaving party members waiting for hours without communication.
Overall, the developments are part of APC’s preparations for the 2027 Nigerian general elections.
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