Ali Ndume
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2027: Ndume Says APC Must Resolve Internal Differences

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Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has backed Vice President Kashim Shettima’s warning about divisions within the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the ruling party faces greater challenges from within than from opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ndume acknowledged that opposition parties were resilient and vocal, but argued that internal power struggles and the tendency of politicians to focus on personalities rather than ideas posed a greater threat. He said politicians across party lines often shared similar backgrounds, with their differences largely shaped by political platforms and the contest for power. The senator warned that the emphasis on personalities instead of policies, debates and practical solutions was dangerous, accusing politicians of taking Nigerians for granted and urging them to pay greater attention to issues affecting the country.

Ndume’s remarks followed Shettima’s warning on Saturday in Abuja at the unveiling of the campaign head office of Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A), a northern coalition supporting the Tinubu-Shettima ticket, where the Vice President also inaugurated the group’s campaign structure. Shettima said he was not afraid of the Peoples Democratic Party or a diminished Peter Obi, but was more concerned about internal contradictions within the APC. He stressed that unity would be crucial to the party’s electoral success and cautioned northern political leaders against supporting President Bola Tinubu’s presidential campaign while undermining APC governors seeking re-election in their states. Shettima urged party members to rally behind APC governors, National Assembly members and Tinubu ahead of the next elections, warning that divided loyalties could undermine the party’s overall electoral ambitions.

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Published on October 20, 2026
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