The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed circulating reports claiming that it has granted automatic tickets to all its National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 general election.
In a statement released from the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja on June 3, the APC described the viral report as fake and mischievous, asserting that it did not originate from the party.
The statement, signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, urged party members and the public to disregard the information entirely.
This denial comes amid rising tension within the ruling party over the issue. Some APC governors are reportedly opposed to the idea of automatic tickets and are allegedly planning to challenge the arrangement after the Sallah celebrations.
Notably, governors from the South East and South West are believed to be leading the pushback.
Sources within the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) indicate that while some governors support the move, others are treading cautiously, mindful of the reported presidential backing behind the proposed ticket strategy.
The APC chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has hinted at the party’s concern over the high turnover of legislators, suggesting that continuity through non-legislative means such as advocacy might be explored to preserve institutional memory.
Amid these developments, discontent is growing within some party factions.
In Ondo State, an APC chieftain and former Niger Delta agitator has reportedly threatened to support opposition candidates if the automatic ticket plan proceeds.
The controversy also follows the resignation of a former Minister of Environment, Barrister Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi, from the APC.
In his letter submitted to party leaders in Nasarawa State, Abdullahi cited personal reasons for his decision and expressed appreciation for the opportunities the party gave him.
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