RismadarVoice Reporters
September 2, 2026
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, has dismissed a report claiming that the party replaced three of its National Assembly candidates ahead of the 2027 elections, describing the publication as “false, baseless and misleading.”
In a statement signed by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Chief Patrick Edeke, the APC said no decision had been taken to replace any of the candidates who emerged from its National Assembly primaries.
The party was reacting to a report published by The POST with the headline: “2027 Ticket: APC Reportedly Replaces Three A’Ibom National Assembly Candidates.”
According to the APC, the report did not emanate from the party’s state chapter and should be disregarded by members and the public.
“For the avoidance of doubt, no decision has been taken by the APC Akwa Ibom State Chapter to replace any of the National Assembly candidates produced at the party’s primaries,” the statement said.
The party maintained that its candidates emerged from what it described as credible and transparent primaries conducted in line with established guidelines, adding that the outcomes had been accepted within the party.
It accused the publication of attempting to create unnecessary political tension through what it called “sensational headlines” and “deliberately misleading political stories.”
The APC warned against the growing trend of what it described as junk journalism, stressing that political reporting should not be used to manufacture crises, generate traffic or serve the interests of political actors.
The party further cautioned that false political information could fuel suspicion and division, urging members and supporters not to be distracted by unverified reports or social media rumours.
It assured the public that any genuine change involving its candidates would be officially communicated through the party’s recognised channels.
“When the APC has something to say, the APC will say it,” the statement declared.
The party reaffirmed its commitment to internal democracy, due process and the outcomes of its primaries, saying it remains united and focused on preparations for the 2027 general elections.
