A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State, Ibrahim Idris, has issued a strong appeal to President Bola Tinubu and the party’s National Chairman, Senator Nentawe Yilwatda, to urgently intervene in the escalating internal crisis rocking the party in the state.
Idris, a former senior aide to ex-Governor Sani Bello, warned in a statement released on Monday that the ruling party risks losing its political relevance in Niger State ahead of the 2027 general elections if the crisis is not addressed promptly.
According to him, the APC is currently disintegrating due to the selfish interests of a few individuals, leaving many loyal members feeling sidelined and alienated.
“As it stands today, if the President and the National Chairman fail to intervene swiftly, I doubt if there will be anything substantial left of the APC in Niger State after 2027,” Idris said.
He lamented that former commissioners, ex-political appointees, serving lawmakers, and grassroots leaders are considering exiting the party.
“This is the same party many of us sacrificed to build over the years. Sadly, it is gradually disintegrating under our watch because of the selfish interests of a microscopic few. This movement will shake the foundation of the APC in Niger State. Politics belongs to the people and not to one individual. Many loyal party members who laboured for the party’s success now feel alienated and ignored.”
Idris revealed that consultations are already ongoing with community leaders, political stakeholders, and grassroots supporters across the state.