Tinubu Hosts High-Stakes APC Caucus Meeting Amid Political Tensions

By Hagxy Don 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to preside over a crucial All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caucus meeting today, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The high-stakes gathering, scheduled for 6:00 PM, is expected to draw the party's top brass, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, former President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, APC governors, and other key stakeholders.

This meeting comes after months of speculation and internal wrangling within the ruling party. Initially planned for September 2024, both the National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings were abruptly postponed without an official explanation, fueling rumors of discord among party leaders. Now, with the rescheduled NEC meeting set for Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the APC National Secretariat, all eyes are on the discussions that will unfold behind closed doors.

Sources within the party suggest that the agenda may cover pressing issues, including the upcoming governorship elections in key states, internal power struggles, and strategies to solidify the party’s hold ahead of the 2027 general elections. Some insiders believe that the meeting will also address growing dissatisfaction among certain factions within the APC, with reports of internal lobbying, leadership disputes, and realignments.

While the APC leadership has downplayed any notion of turmoil, political observers argue that today’s meeting could be a defining moment for the party. President Tinubu, known for his strategic political maneuvering, is expected to use the platform to reaffirm his leadership, rally support, and resolve any lingering disputes.

As the party faithful await the outcome of this pivotal gathering, one thing is certain—whatever decisions emerge from today’s caucus meeting will shape the trajectory of the APC and Nigeria’s political landscape in the months to come.