The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Nasarawa State has been hit by fresh controversy as a former Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, accused party officials of manipulating the results.

Idris, who is also a prominent APC stakeholder in the state, made the allegation on Thursday shortly after the primary election was concluded. He claimed that the results announced did not reflect the actual votes cast at the polling units.

According to the former police chief, there were clear cases of result falsification and irregularities during the collation process. He said he has evidence to support his claims and vowed to challenge the outcome through all lawful means.

The primary, which was held to choose the APC candidate for the 2027 governorship election, saw heavy participation from party members across the state. However, tension rose after the announcement of results, with some aspirants and their supporters also raising concerns about the conduct of the exercise.

As of the time of filing this report, the APC state leadership is yet to respond officially to the allegations. The party is expected to issue a statement in the coming hours to address the claims.

This development adds to the growing list of disputes trailing APC primaries across the country. Political observers have warned that internal crises, if not properly managed, could weaken the party’s chances in the 2027 general elections.

Nasarawa State remains a key battleground in the North-Central region, and the outcome of the APC primary is being closely watched by political stakeholders.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has also been urged to monitor the situation closely as political activities continue to heat up ahead of the next general elections.

Further updates are expected as more reactions emerge from other party leaders and aspirants.