Yusuf Buhari, Obasa Win APC Reps Tickets As Primaries Spark Protests In Some States

The All Progressives Congress on Saturday conducted its House of Representatives primaries across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections, with several prominent politicians securing tickets while protests and controversies trailed exercises in some states.

Among those who emerged victorious were the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, and Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Yusuf Buhari won the APC primary for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State after polling 5,849 votes to defeat his closest rival, Auwal Daura, who secured just 21 votes.

In Lagos State, Obasa emerged unopposed as the APC candidate for the Agege Federal Constituency. Speaking after the exercise, he thanked party members for their support and promised effective representation if elected.

The APC also cleared top lawmakers including Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who both secured tickets unopposed in Kaduna and Abia states respectively.

However, the primaries were not without controversy as protests and violence erupted in parts of Kaduna and Adamawa states over allegations of manipulation and imposition of candidates.

In Igabi Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, angry youths stormed the APC office after some party members alleged that no proper counting or accreditation took place before a winner was announced.

Meanwhile, in Adamawa State, protesters blocked roads in some areas, claiming that results were announced despite no election taking place.

The APC also disqualified 14 aspirants across several states, including serving lawmakers from Rivers and Ebonyi states.

Political observers say the outcome of the primaries could shape major political battles ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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