By Rayyanu Bala

The aftermath of the APC primaries in Nasarawa State has continued to generate reactions from different political actors, but one thing many party faithful are beginning to ask is whether some of the public utterances coming from senior stakeholders are truly helping the image of the party at this critical time.
No serious political observer will deny that every election process may come with disagreements, complaints, and misunderstandings. However, the manner in which some of these grievances are being projected publicly by figures such as Senator Umaru Tanko Al-makura and Silas Ali Agara is what is raising concern among loyal APC supporters across the state.
For a party that currently controls power at the national level under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, many expected that internal disagreements would be handled with greater maturity, caution, and party loyalty. Instead, some of the statements being made in the media are creating the impression of a divided house, thereby giving opposition parties unnecessary materials to attack and work against the APC.
Politics is not new to men like Al-Makura and Agara. They understand clearly that every primary election produces winners and losers. They also understand that no political party survives without internal unity, especially at a time when Nigerians are closely watching how ruling party members conduct themselves. That is why many believe their utterances and actions should not have taken the direction they did if truly the interest of the APC and the success of President Tinubu remain their priority.
Publicly amplifying allegations of violence, intimidation, and internal crisis without allowing party mechanisms to fully address them can damage the confidence of ordinary supporters. Beyond Nasarawa State, such statements have the capacity to weaken public trust in the APC brand nationally. At a time when the Tinubu administration is working hard to stabilize governance and strengthen the party ahead of 2027 elections, APC leaders in Nasasarwa state are expected to contribute to peace and reconciliation, not deepen public suspicion about the party.
There is no doubt that party members have the right to express dissatisfaction where necessary. Democracy allows room for complaints. But there is also wisdom in managing disagreements internally in a way that protects the image of the party and preserves unity among supporters.
The APC in Nasarawa State has come too far to allow post-primary tensions to create lasting divisions. Leaders within the party must remember that their words carry influence. Supporters listen carefully to every statement, and careless public exchanges can easily inflame tensions on the ground.
If truly everyone involved loves the APC and believes in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, then this should be the time for reconciliation, restraint, and constructive engagement — not statements capable of portraying the party as chaotic before the public.
At the end of the day, political contests will come and go, but the survival, unity, and public image of the APC must remain bigger than the ambitions of any individual politician.