Inside APC Primaries: Godfatherism and Elite Recycling in Nigeria’s 2027 Race

The APC primaries have revealed a battle for relevance and survival among political elites. Governors effectively handpicked candidates, and former governors are rushing to the Senate as if it’s their own anteroom. From Imo and Ogun to Yobe and Kano, familiar faces are staging comebacks. Some analysts call it strategy; others label it elite recycling. Meanwhile, young politicians and grassroots aspirants watch from the sidelines, questioning the reality of internal democracy. Ordinary Nigerians ask: how will these contests reduce hunger, insecurity and hardship? Is this about service or just a game of musical chairs among the privileged? As 2027 approaches, big questions remain: Is the Senate becoming a retirement club for ex-governors? Why do the same political figures keep returning? Are voters losing faith in the system?

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