APC primaries leave top Senators humiliated

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APC Primaries: Senators Dumped, Allegations Fly!   The recent All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries have stirred up a storm, leaving several prominent senators fuming and alleging foul play. While Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Jubrin Barau, and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele secured their tickets, the aftermath for others has been far from smooth.   Disgruntled aspirants are already lodging complaints, with allegations of planned attacks forcing some, like Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu from Ogun State, to withdraw. Senator Jubril Issa has vowed to retaliate, and Senator Ned Nwoko claims APC legacy members are being sidelined.   Adding to the turmoil, Senator Adeyemi has threatened to escalate his grievances beyond the equity states if the president doesn't intervene. With the general elections looming, Nigerians are keenly watching how the APC will navigate these internal rifts to maintain party unity.   #APCPrimaries #NigerianPolitics #SenateNigeria

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00:00Many aspirants who lost at the recently concluded APC senatorial seat primaries,

00:08already complaining and appealing.

00:11While we congratulate Senate President Goswi Akpabeo,

00:16his deputy, Jubri Baral, and Okpa Emi Bamendere, the Senate leader, for winning their tickets.

00:23The story is different for Senator Bengardane of Ogun State.

00:28As allegations of planned attack on his supporters forced him to withdraw.

00:34Senator Jubri Issa is threatening to fight back,

00:39while Senator Ned alleged that APC legacy members are being shoved aside.

00:46On the other hand, Senator Arishi promised to take his complaints beyond equity states

00:54unless the president calms him down.

00:57Nigerians look forward to how the APC will resolve this issue

01:04to prevent internal cracks within the party before the next general elections.

01:11Many comments.

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