APC governor Mai Buni says the party is prepared to use direct primaries for the 2027 elections if efforts to agree on a consensus candidate fail. Both outlets report that Buni frames the approach as a commitment to transparent internal party processes. He indicates that the party will first pursue consensus arrangements, but will fall back on direct primaries to determine candidates when agreement cannot be reached.
Premium Times adds that APC leadership is still engaging with aspirants who may be dissatisfied with the consensus process, suggesting the party is making efforts to reach out to aggrieved candidates before switching to a direct primary option. The Punch similarly emphasizes Buni’s position that the party will proceed with direct primaries in the absence of consensus.
The reports focus on Buni’s statements about contingency planning for party primaries ahead of the 2027 general election, including an emphasis on transparency and continued outreach to aspirants during the consensus phase.
