By Our Correspondent

National News – The ruling All Progressives Congress has been thrown into fresh turmoil after its House of Representatives primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections produced widespread controversies, disqualifications, violence and legal threats across several states.

At least 26 serving lawmakers lost return tickets, while many aspirants accused party leaders of imposing candidates and manipulating the process.

The crisis affected states including Rivers, Lagos, Edo, Ogun, Imo, Kwara, Benue, Plateau, Ekiti and Kano.

In Rivers, tensions deepened between camps loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike after some lawmakers and aspirants were disqualified during screening.

In Edo, House Leader Julius Ihonvbere rejected results that removed him from the race, alleging fabricated figures and abuse of democratic procedures.

Similar complaints emerged in Ekiti and Ogun, where lawmakers claimed there were no genuine primaries.

Violence also marred the process in Plateau State, where a resident, Sani Abdullahi, was reportedly killed during protests linked to delays in the APC primary election.

Witnesses said security operatives fired shots while dispersing protesting youths, leading to the fatal incident.

In Benue, Governor Hyacinth Alia recorded major victories over allies of SGF George Akume, intensifying internal party rivalries.

Several incumbents in Imo, Nasarawa, Cross River and Katsina also lost tickets through consensus arrangements and direct primaries.

Despite the controversies, some APC leaders defended the process, insisting it complied with party guidelines.

However, aggrieved aspirants across the country threatened court action, alleging intimidation, exclusion and fabricated results.

Political observers say the disputes reveal growing cracks within the APC ahead of the 2027 elections and may reshape power structures within the party nationwide.