The All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) bloc within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has insisted that the vice-presidential slot in the 2027 elections must remain within its fold, asking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to field any candidate outside the bloc.
The ANPP bloc, which claims to be the second most influential pillar in the 2013 merger that birthed the APC, expressed grievances over years of alleged marginalisation. It issued a strong warning that failure to recognise the bloc’s contributions, especially in the composition of the 2027 ticket, could compel it to reconsider its continued stay in the APC.
At a press conference in Abuja on Monday, the bloc, operating under the aegis of the Association of Former ANPP Members, demanded inclusivity and fairness from the Tinubu-led administration, noting that their support for the formation and electoral victories of the APC has gone largely unrewarded.