A rift is brewing within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as senior party leaders accuse President Bola Tinubu of sidelining the party’s leadership in key policy decisions.
Concerns are mounting over the lack of collaboration between the presidency and the APC’s internal structures, leading to legislative and policy challenges.
“If President Tinubu had consulted party leaders on major reforms like the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira, the backlash and confusion might have been avoided,” a party insider lamented.
The Guardian reports that critical decisions continue to be made within Aso Rock, bypassing the National Executive Council (NEC) and the National Advisory Council (NAC).
This trend has sparked criticism from stakeholders, who argue that Tinubu’s approach undermines the party’s unity and progressive vision.
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The delay in convening crucial meetings, such as the mid-term convention, and unresolved issues like unpaid party staff salaries have further fueled discontent.
Compounding the tension is the slow progress made on the Tax Reform Bills despite the APC’s majority in the National Assembly.
While some party members defend Tinubu’s focus on governance over internal politics, critics warn of long-term consequences.
“The absence of functional party structures is weakening the APC and risks reducing it to the level of the opposition People’s Democratic Party,” a former member observed.
As frustrations grow, the APC’s future is uncertain unless a balance between governance priorities and party cohesion is struck.
