Appeal Court judgment raises concern over APC participation in Rivers 2027 polls

June 4, 2026

By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt

There is growing concern among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State that the party may struggle to present candidates in the 2027 general elections following a recent Court of Appeal judgment in Port Harcourt.

The fears stem from interpretations of the ruling, which some party stakeholders say could invalidate key party activities, including membership registration, local government elections, and recently concluded primaries.

It was recalled that in 2019, the APC did not field a governorship candidate in Rivers State due to unresolved legal disputes within the party.