NGThe All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria's ruling party, has defended its decision to substitute some candidates following its internal primaries, denying allegations of legal violations. National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka stated that the substitutions were based on reviews of over 720 petitions by appeal committees and the National Working Committee. He emphasized that the primary election process includes dispute resolution mechanisms and that the changes were legitimate outcomes of the primaries. Morka also denied claims that the APC awarded tickets to individuals who did not participate in the primaries or purchase nomination forms, stating that if such cases exist, they would investigate further. The APC acknowledged some dissatisfaction among unsuccessful aspirants but asserted that all petitions were thoroughly reviewed to ensure transparency.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the APC's defense of their candidate substitution process without overtly favoring either side. It quotes the party's spokesperson directly and does not introduce external criticism or counterarguments, maintaining a balanced presentation of the party's stance.
