The All Progressives Congress (APC) says its recently concluded nationwide party primaries produced “the most competitive” contests in Nigeria’s history. APC’s national leadership makes the claim in separate statements following the end of the exercise, describing it as a sign of heightened competition within the party and broader acceptance of the process. Vanguard reports that APC officials made the assessment after the party completed its primaries across the country, framing the outcome as evidence of deep party “penetration” and strong internal engagement. The Punch similarly quotes the APC national chairperson, who reiterates that the primaries were the most competitive the party has seen. Both reports present the assessment as the party’s evaluation of its internal electoral exercise rather than an independent verification of competitiveness. The sources also connect the assessment to the party’s broader political outlook, noting the importance of the primaries in preparing for future electoral contests, including those expected in 2027. The reports do not provide specific metrics or comparative results to substantiate the “most competitive” claim.