Tension has continued to rise within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the rejection of recent primary election results by one of President Bola Tinubu’s daughters, who reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct and outcome of the exercise.
The disagreement emerged shortly after the conclusion of the party primaries held across several areas of Lagos State as aspirants battled for various political positions ahead of the next election cycle. The development has sparked fresh controversy within the ruling party and intensified conversations about internal democracy and political influence in the state.
According to party insiders, the president’s daughter allegedly questioned the credibility of the process, claiming that the outcome did not reflect the expectations of many loyal party members and supporters. She was also said to have raised concerns over alleged irregularities, manipulation, and the treatment of some aspirants during the exercise.
The situation reportedly escalated after she hinted at mobilizing supporters for a protest if the disputed outcomes were not reviewed by party leadership. Her position has since generated mixed reactions among APC members, with some backing her demand for fairness while others urged party stakeholders to resolve the matter peacefully and internally.
Several political observers believe the development exposes growing cracks within influential blocs of the Lagos APC, long regarded as one of the strongest political structures in the country. Analysts say disagreements arising from party primaries could affect unity within the party if not properly managed before the general elections.
Meanwhile, some party leaders have reportedly initiated consultations aimed at calming tensions and preventing the crisis from escalating further. Efforts are said to be ongoing to engage aggrieved aspirants and their supporters in order to preserve stability within the party.
Supporters of the disputed candidates have also continued to voice frustration, insisting that transparency and fairness must remain central to the party’s internal processes. Others, however, defended the conduct of the primaries, maintaining that delegates freely chose their preferred candidates.
The controversy has attracted widespread political attention across Lagos, with many waiting to see whether the party leadership will intervene directly or allow existing internal mechanisms to address the complaints.
As preparations for future elections gather momentum, political analysts warn that unresolved disputes from party primaries may create divisions capable of influencing political alignments and electoral strategies within the state.