Tinubu, Wike, Akpabio, Uzodimma, Okorocha: The APC Power Battle That Could Shake 2027
A fresh power struggle within the All Progressives Congress (APC) is raising questions about President Bola Tinubu’s ability to keep key political allies on the same side ahead of the 2027 elections. At the centre of the controversy are Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, former governor Rochas Okorocha, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, whose political interests could collide as the battle over the Imo senatorial ticket unfolds.
The dispute could create a difficult balancing act for Tinubu if the competing interests of his allies become harder to reconcile. Uzodimma’s reported senatorial ambition, Okorocha’s challenge to the APC primary outcome, Wike’s political disagreements with Uzodimma and Akpabio’s position in the Senate have all become part of the wider political conversation. However, the claims about their private motives and possible plans to undermine one another require independent confirmation.
With the 2027 elections approaching, the APC will face growing pressure to manage internal disagreements without weakening its political base. Whether Tinubu can maintain unity among influential party figures may prove important to his re-election strategy, but the outcome will depend on the legal process, party decisions and how the individuals involved choose to respond.
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