Nigeria, May 12 -- As the tempo of political activities increases in Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 general elections, an internal crisis is simmering in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, with aspirants refusing to step down for others in behind-the-scenes negotiations for consensus candidates.

The tension is particularly pronounced in Kaduna Central Senatorial District, where prominent APC figures are locked in a fierce battle for the party's senatorial ticket.

Three politicians are fighting over the APC senatorial ticket in the district.

They are former senator Shehu Sani, former Speaker of the state House of Assembly Yusuf Zailani, and northern activist-turned-politician Shettima Yerima.

What appears to be co...