Violence mars APC primaries

The APC's primary elections for the 2027 polls have been thrown into turmoil following widespread reports of thuggery and electoral misconduct across Nigeria.

In Ondo State, armed thugs reportedly attacked Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire at a polling unit, while one person was killed during a protest at a primary venue in Plateau.

Factions within the party have accused state governors and 'godfathers' of orchestrating a 'civilian coup' by imposing consensus candidates and hijacking election materials.

The party's leadership is now facing a wave of formal petitions as disqualified aspirants and their supporters demand a review of the controversial results.