The Peoples Democratic Party is pointing fingers at the ruling All Progressives Congress, accusing the party of desperation after Kola Adebutu was left off a governorship candidates' list ahead of 2027.
The PDP has made clear it believes the exclusion was no accident. In the party's view, the APC's grip on power is driving moves to sideline opposition figures before the next election cycle even gets fully underway.
With 2027 still on the horizon, this early skirmish suggests the battle for governorship positions is already heating up. How the PDP responds in the months ahead could set the tone for one of Nigeria's more closely watched political contests.
Originally published by Premium Times.