{"id":199087,"date":"2026-04-19T18:41:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T17:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/apc-tensions-rise-in-daura-over-alleged-candidate-imposition"},"modified":"2026-04-19T20:19:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T19:19:29","slug":"apc-tensions-rise-in-daura-over-alleged-candidate-imposition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/apc-tensions-rise-in-daura-over-alleged-candidate-imposition","title":{"rendered":"APC Tensions Rise in Daura Over Alleged Candidate Imposition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Tensions are mounting within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Daura, Katsina State, as party stakeholders push back against what they describe as attempts to impose candidates ahead of forthcoming elections.<\/p>\n<p>Reports indicate that influential figures within the party, including Barrister Ahmad El-Marzuq, have openly opposed any move to sideline internal consultation.<\/p>\n<p>In a video circulating on social media, Barrister El-Marzuq was seen cautioning party leaders against allowing themselves to be used to impose candidates, regardless of status or privilege. He, however, noted that stakeholders may consider supporting aspirants if proper consultations and mutual understanding are established.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey should not allow themselves to be manipulated into forcing any candidate on the people,\u201d he said in the clip. \u201cBut if there is dialogue and respect, concessions can be made.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will not accept imposed candidates,\u201d El-Marzuq was quoted as saying, reflecting a growing sentiment among party members who are insisting on due process and consensus-building.<\/p>\n<p>The development is being linked by some observers to the reported legislative ambition of Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Yusuf Buhari is said to be interested in contesting for the House of Representatives seat representing Daura\/Mai\u2019adua Federal Constituency.<\/p>\n<p>Political analysts say the unfolding situation signals a potentially contentious path towards candidate selection within the APC in the constituency, with strong indications that internal disagreements may intensify before a final decision is reached.<\/p>\n<p>The Daura\/Mai\u2019adua seat, a politically significant constituency in Katsina State, is expected to attract heightened attention in the coming months as party members navigate competing interests and calls for transparency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Tensions are mounting within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Daura, Katsina State, as party stakeholders push back against what they describe as attempts to impose candidates ahead of forthcoming elections. Reports indicate that influential figures within the party, including Barrister Ahmad El-Marzuq, have openly opposed any move to sideline internal consultation. 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