Crisis Brews In APM Over Alleged Hoarding Of Nomination Forms

A crisis is erupting within the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) following allegations that the party’s 2027 election nomination process may have been compromised.

It was learnt that the party’s election nomination forms are being reserved for loyalists of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who recently have joined APM.

Sources within the party alleged that only aspirants deemed loyal to the two governors have been allowed to access the forms, effectively shutting out other contenders.

An aggrieved aspirant who spoke with LEADERSHIP on condition of anonymity, accused party authorities of “deliberate obstruction,” claiming repeated efforts to obtain forms were ignored without justification.

However, calls and a text message sent to APM National Chairman, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, were not responded to.

Mohammed has since defected to the party while Makinde is poised to formally join the party and declare his presidential ambition on Thursday.

It was learnt that disgruntled aspirants insisted that they met all requirements but were deliberately blocked, describing the process as calculated and exclusionary.

The situation was further worsened by the party’s slow membership registration system, which was largely done manually, narrowing circle of state officials.

It was learnt that new members have been unable to verify their status or access membership credentials.