Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has dismissed claims that it is divided following growing disagreements over the party’s structure and preparations for the 2027 general elections, insisting that it remains united despite internal concerns raised by some members.
The party’s national leadership, led by Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, maintained that APM remains intact and focused on strengthening its structure ahead of the next general elections, despite reports of dissatisfaction from some state chapters.
The controversy followed complaints by several state chairmen over the appointment of campaign coordinators, with some accusing the party leadership of sidelining established structures and failing to adequately consult state executives before making key decisions.
Tensions deepened on October 21, 2026, when APM chairmen from the South-South geopolitical zone reportedly passed a vote of no confidence in the party’s presidential candidate, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. They accused him of disregarding the party’s hierarchy and undermining internal democracy through the creation of parallel campaign structures.
Similar concerns were also expressed by APM chairmen in the South-East, who called for the dissolution of parallel campaign organisations and urged the party leadership to recognise and work through the existing state structures.
Despite the disagreements, the national leadership has downplayed suggestions of a crisis, insisting that the issues are internal matters that do not threaten the unity of the party.
The developments come as political parties across the country intensify consultations, reorganise their structures and position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
