Supporters of an APC aspirant staged a protest at Angwan Rukuba Junction in Jos, demanding a review of the party's candidate selection process for key Plateau legislative seats.
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| Protesters gathered at Angwan Rukuba Junction in Jos on Tuesday, demanding a review of the APC's candidate selection process in Plateau State. |
JOS, PLATEAU STATE — Tension gripped parts of Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Tuesday morning after supporters of an aspirant seeking the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Plateau State House of Assembly staged a protest at Angwan Rukuba Junction, disrupting traffic and demanding what they described as the restoration of their mandate.
The demonstration, which attracted scores of youths and women, temporarily brought movement to a standstill as protesters blocked sections of the busy road while displaying placards and chanting slogans in protest against the party's candidate selection process.
The protesters accused the APC of denying what they described as the rightful mandate of indigenous aspirants during the selection of candidates for the Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency and the Jos North North State House of Assembly seats.
According to the demonstrators, the outcome of the party's internal process failed to reflect the aspirations of local party members and indigenous communities. They urged the APC leadership at both the state and national levels to review the exercise and address what they called an injustice.
The protest caused temporary traffic congestion around Angwan Rukuba Junction, forcing commuters and motorists to seek alternative routes while business activities in parts of the area were briefly affected.
Security operatives were deployed to the scene to prevent a breakdown of law and order and ensure that the demonstration remained peaceful. There were no immediate reports of violence, injuries or arrests as of the time of filing this report.
The protest comes at a politically sensitive period as parties continue preparations ahead of future elections, with internal disagreements over candidate selection remaining one of the major challenges confronting political parties across the country.
Political analysts note that disputes arising from party primaries and candidate selection often shape electoral outcomes if not resolved through internal reconciliation mechanisms.
As of press time, the All Progressives Congress (APC) had not issued an official statement responding to the allegations raised by the protesters or indicating whether it would review the disputed candidate selection process.
Prime Brief Media will continue to monitor the situation and provide verified updates as the party and relevant authorities respond to the protesters' demands.
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