s political parties across Nigeria begin their primaries ahead of the 2027 general Party leadership also has a huge responsibility. Many crises begin because party ex - elections, fear is already rising in many states. Sadly, this fear is not new. Over the ecutives manipulate delegates’ lists or secretly impose candidates. Once aspirants feel A years, party primaries in Nigeria have become dangerous political battles marked cheated, anger spreads quickly among supporters and violence becomes likely. Instead of being peaceful democratic exercises where delegates freely choose candidates, rules …