About 70 members of the National Assembly have reportedly lost their return tickets in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, marking a major shake-up within the ruling party ahead of the next general elections.

The outcome of the primaries reflects intensified internal competition and strategic realignments within the APC as aspirants contested for tickets across the country. Many of the affected lawmakers were unable to secure nominations to return to the National Assembly, as new entrants and rival contenders emerged victorious in several constituencies.

Party insiders say the development underscores the APC’s ongoing efforts to reposition itself ahead of the elections, while also opening space for fresh candidates in both the Senate and House of Representatives races.

The loss of tickets by such a significant number of incumbents is expected to reshape political calculations within the party and among stakeholders, as attention now shifts to post-primary reconciliation and preparations for the general elections.