Nigeria Daily

Why Incumbency Failed In APC Primaries As Sitting Lawmakers Lost Their Tickets

May 19, 2026·25 min
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For years in Nigerian politics, incumbency was seen as almost untouchable. Once you occupied political office, many believed securing another party ticket was only a formality. But the latest APC primaries across Nigeria have challenged that belief, as several serving lawmakers and political heavyweights lost their return tickets despite their influence and political structures. So, what really changed? Has the power of incumbency weakened, or are deeper political forces quietly reshapi...

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