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The directive, according to sources within the Presidency and the ruling party, is aimed at ensuring a transparent, credible, and well-coordinated primary process for the selection of candidates seeking to contest for Senate and House of Representatives seats under the APC platform.
It underscores the President’s commitment to strengthening internal party democracy and maintaining unity within the party as it prepares for another crucial electoral cycle.
Under the arrangement, Gbajabiamila and Masari are expected to work closely with the APC National Working Committee (NWC), state party executives, and relevant stakeholders to oversee the conduct of the primaries across the federation.
Their roles will include monitoring adherence to party guidelines, resolving disputes that may arise during the process, and ensuring that the exercise reflects the will of party members.
Political observers note that the involvement of top presidential aides in the supervision of the primaries signals the strategic importance the Tinubu administration places on the outcome of the National Assembly elections.
The move is also seen as an effort to prevent internal conflicts, reduce post-primary litigations, and foster consensus-building among aspirants in key constituencies.
The APC leadership has welcomed the development, expressing confidence that the oversight by experienced political figures such as Gbajabiamila—a former Speaker of the House of Representatives—and Masari will enhance the credibility and acceptability of the primaries.
Party insiders believe their political experience and familiarity with legislative processes will be instrumental in guiding a smooth and orderly exercise.
As preparations intensify, party members and aspirants are expected to align with the outlined framework, while stakeholders across the political spectrum continue to watch closely as the APC positions itself for the 2027 general elections.