‘Nothing may be left of APC in Niger after 2027’ — Party chieftain warns

An APC chieftain in Niger State, Ibrahim Idris, has warned that the ruling party could lose its political strength in the state ahead of the 2027 elections if its internal crisis is not resolved.

Idris, who previously served as a senior aide to former Governor Sani Bello, appealed to President Bola Tinubu and APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda to intervene urgently.

In a statement released on Monday, he said the party was breaking apart due to the actions of a few individuals.

“As it stands today, if the President and the National Chairman fail to intervene swiftly, I doubt if there will be anything substantial left of the APC in Niger State after 2027,” he said.

He added: “This is the same party many of us sacrificed to build over the years. Sadly, it is gradually disintegrating under our watch because of the selfish interests of a microscopic few.”

Idris claimed that former commissioners, ex-political appointees, serving lawmakers, and grassroots leaders are considering leaving the APC because they feel sidelined.

He warned: “This movement will shake the foundation of the APC in Niger State.”

He also said: “Politics belongs to the people and not to one individual. Many loyal party members who laboured for the party’s success now feel alienated and ignored.”

According to him, consultations are already taking place with community leaders, political stakeholders, and grassroots supporters across the state.

He said the group is preparing a broad coalition that cuts across various political interests.