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Why is Abdulsalami Abubakar Trending?

The family of former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, is trending across national news platforms following significant political developments in Niger State. The buzz began after the retired general’s son officially won the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest for a seat in the Federal House of Representatives, marking a notable entry of the prominent military family into contemporary civilian legislative politics.However, the victory has been overshadowed by intense controversy and widespread unrest within the state's party structure. The APC primary elections across various constituencies in Niger State were marred by heavy protests from disgruntled party members, youth groups, and rival aspirants. Recommended for You❮Loading stories...❯The demonstrators have openly accused the state party leadership of anti-democratic practices, specifically pointing to the alleged "imposition" of preferred candidates over popular choices.As security forces manage the protests across multiple local government areas, political commentators are analyzing how these allegations of favoritism could impact the APC's unity moving into the general elections. The topic remains a top trend as stakeholders wait to see if the party's national working committee will intervene to address the grievances of the protesting members.Sources: Premium Times Nigeria, Channels Television, Daily Post Nigeria.Hashtags: #AbdulsalamiAbubakar #NigerState #APCPrimaries #ImpositionProtests #NigeriaPolitics #HouseOfReps #PoliticalControversy #NigerAPC Latest News ❮ Loading... ❯ Published by Qubes Magazine Founder & Editor-in-Chief: Okwudili Onyido Stay informed and ahead with breaking news, entertainment, and exclusive updates from Qubes Magazine—your trusted source for digital journalism. Contact: info@qubesmagazine.com.ng © 2026 Qubes Magazine. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from the publisher.