Reports say that the All Progressives Congress may disqualify political appointees contesting the 2023 elections who have not resigned their appointments. 

Sources gathered that the party would not risk being disqualified by fielding political appointees in contravention of Section 84 (12).

Political appointees who have signified their interest to contest the presidency on the platform of the APC included the Minister of Transportation, ROTIMI AMAECHI, and his counterpart for Labor and Employment, Senator CHRIS NGIGE, who joined the race last week.

Section 84 (12) of the new Electoral Act mandates all political appointees seeking elective office to resign ahead of any party primary they plan to participate in.

The President, MUHAMMADU BUHARI had, while signing the electoral bill on February 25, expressed reservations over Section 84(12) and asked the National Assembly to delete it.