Tension is rising within the APC as many longtime party members accuse the leadership of sidelining loyal members in favor of recent entrants and defectors ahead of the party primaries.
Aggrieved stakeholders claim individuals who only recently joined the party are now taking control of structures, influencing delegate arrangements, and gaining easy access to party tickets, while old members are allegedly being denied fair participation.
Several party faithful insist they sacrificed years building and defending the party during difficult periods, only to now watch newcomers dictate the direction of the party and determine who emerges as candidates.
The growing dissatisfaction has triggered concerns across party ranks, with many warning that exclusion, favoritism, and imposition of candidates could deepen internal divisions and weaken party unity ahead of future elections.
Political observers say the APC leadership may face stronger resistance if urgent steps are not taken to restore confidence, fairness, and equal opportunities for both old and new members within the party.