APC Chieftain Alwan Hassan Raises Alarm Over Internal Discontent Against Tinubu Ahead of 2027
Abuja, Nigeria — A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alwan Hassan, has raised concerns over growing dissatisfaction among key figures within the ruling party, warning that internal discontent could pose a serious challenge to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election prospects.
Hassan, who spoke during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Tuesday, claimed that many governors and ministers within the APC are not genuinely aligned with the president but are instead drawn to him due to his political influence.
According to him, the loyalty of several top party figures appears to be driven more by personal and political gain than by genuine support for Tinubu’s leadership.
“President Tinubu is not the top priority for many of our party’s ministers and governors. They want him for what he is, not for who he is,” Hassan stated.
He expressed deep concern over what he described as a pattern of political opportunism among influential members of the ruling party, noting that their actions suggest a lack of commitment to the administration’s success.
Hassan further warned that the greatest threat to Tinubu’s second-term ambition may not come from opposition parties but from within the APC itself. He argued that individuals within the president’s inner circle are more focused on advancing their personal interests than supporting the administration.
He cautioned that internal sabotage remains a real possibility as the 2027 general elections approach.
“It is our own self and the way we treat our own people that is making me scared of the election. The internal sabotage will take place,” he said when asked whether the African Democratic Congress (ADC) poses a major threat to the APC.
Drawing parallels with Nigeria’s 2015 political landscape, Hassan recalled how internal divisions contributed to the defeat of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
He noted that beyond opposition forces, disloyal elements within Jonathan’s camp played a significant role in his electoral loss.
“This is exactly what happened to Jonathan. In order to defeat Jonathan in elections, we used many of his supporters. That is the same thing that is occurring today,” he added.
Hassan’s remarks come amid increasing political realignments and growing speculation about internal cohesion within the ruling party ahead of the next electoral cycle.