Lagos State House of Assembly member Desmond Elliott alleges that some All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Surulere are intimidating party members ahead of the party’s 2027 primaries. According to Elliott, the alleged actions amount to political victimisation and attempts to influence the outcome of the primaries in favour of a preferred aspirant. Reports say the claims are linked to comments Elliott makes in a viral video circulated over the weekend. He also alleges that security aides were withdrawn ahead of the primaries, which he presents as part of efforts to pressure or coerce party members. Premium Times reports Elliott as pointing to unnamed party leaders and local government officials as responsible for the alleged coercion. Vanguard similarly reports Elliott’s complaints, describing intimidation and manipulation of the primaries as central to his allegation. The reports do not include responses from the accused individuals or parties, and it is not clear from the available accounts what specific steps the APC or government officials have taken in response to Elliott’s claims.