Fubara, Nwifuru and Abdulrazaq Absent as APC Screens Governors Ahead of 2027 Election
Governors Siminalayi Fubara, Francis Nwifuru, and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq were reportedly absent as the All Progressives Congress conducted screening activities involving governors ahead of the 2027 general election.
The absence of the three governors has generated political discussion within party circles, with observers questioning the significance of their nonappearance at the exercise. Party officials, however, have not indicated that the development would affect internal preparations or future political arrangements.
The screening process is seen as part of early consultations and strategic planning by the APC as the ruling party begins positioning for the next election cycle. Political stakeholders believe the exercise is intended to strengthen party coordination and assess political alignments across states.
Analysts note that while absences at such meetings can attract speculation, they do not necessarily signal internal conflict. However, they add that political activities ahead of major elections are often closely monitored for signs of emerging alliances or disagreements.
The APC leadership is expected to continue engagements with governors and other party leaders as preparations gradually intensify toward 2027. Party members have also called for unity and cooperation to maintain stability within the ruling platform.
The development comes amid increasing political activity across Nigeria as parties begin early groundwork ahead of future electoral contests.
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