As political momentum begins to build ahead of the 2027 general elections, members of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc within the All Progressives Congress (APC) have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address what they describe as their continued marginalisation within the ruling party.
The CPC, one of the legacy parties that merged to form the APC in 2013 alongside the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), and a faction of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), claims it has been sidelined in the current political structure despite its significant contributions to the party’s formation and electoral successes.
Speaking in Abuja on Monday, a coalition of CPC loyalists under the banner “CPC Stakeholders Forum” expressed deep dissatisfaction with the distribution of key political appointments and roles since President Tinubu assumed office. They argued that former CPC members have been consistently overlooked for ministerial slots, strategic government positions, and influential party roles.
“Mr. President is a product of the APC legacy, and while we respect his leadership, we cannot ignore the pattern of exclusion that has followed the CPC bloc,” said Alhaji Usman Sani, one of the forum’s spokesmen. “We are not asking for favoritism; we are asking for fairness and proper representation.”
The group emphasized that its loyalists across several northern states remain crucial to the APC’s grassroots strength and electoral strategy. With 2027 on the horizon, they warned that failure to address the imbalance could lead to internal discontent and weaken the party’s unity.
Political analysts have noted growing internal rifts within the APC, particularly among its founding blocs, as power struggles and regional interests begin to surface. Some have interpreted the CPC bloc’s demand as an early sign of political realignment ahead of the next general election.
The Presidency has yet to respond officially to the CPC stakeholders' concerns, but insiders suggest efforts may be underway to reconcile aggrieved groups within the party to maintain cohesion ahead of the 2027 race.
As Nigeria’s political landscape continues to evolve, ensuring equitable power-sharing within dominant parties like the APC could be key to sustaining both national unity and electoral success.
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