A group of leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi State has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the national leadership of the ruling party to ensure that the selection of National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections is driven by grassroots support rather than elite endorsements.
The group, operating under the banner of Concerned APC Leaders, made the appeal in a statement issued on Monday in Lokoja and signed by its Secretary, Mohammed Tijani.
The stakeholders cautioned against relying solely on recommendations from a few influential party figures, arguing that such endorsements may not accurately reflect the wishes of APC members across the state.
“We believe the President should rely on extensive consultations and objective assessments of candidates’ popularity and acceptability among party members and the electorate,” the group said.
The appeal comes amid growing political realignments and early permutations ahead of the 2027 general elections, with political actors across the country already positioning themselves for key elective offices.
