BREAKING: Abuja Partially Shut Down as APC Factions Clash Over 2027 Control

Uchechi Okporie Uchechi Okporie Mar 28, 2026 3 min read
BREAKING: Abuja Partially Shut Down as APC Factions Clash Over 2027 Control

Nigeria’s capital moved into partial lockdown today as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) opened a tense national convention that will determine who controls the party machinery ahead of the 2027 elections.

Security checkpoints, restricted movement around key zones, and flight adjustments signaled the seriousness of the internal contest.

Banks and embassies operated quietly as thousands of delegates arrived.

Inside Eagle Square, two major blocs the Continuity Camp and the Reform Coalition are battling for dominance of the National Working Committee, the body that will steer primaries and candidate selection for 2027.

Party insiders say last-minute negotiations forced several aspirants to withdraw, intensifying concerns about internal democracy.

Diplomats and regional observers are monitoring closely, warning that the outcome could influence political stability across West Africa.

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