ANALYSIS: How defections, zoning, consensus deals shaped emergence of APC’s 28 governorship candidates (opens original article in a new tab)

The APC's governorship primaries in 28 Nigerian states were shaped by political negotiations, defections, and consensus arrangements, with incumbents and regional considerations playing key roles.

• APC primaries in 28 states involved elite negotiations, defections, and consensus deals.
• Incumbents secured nominations with little opposition, highlighting their advantages.
• Zoning and regional balancing influenced candidate selections in several states.