Crack in CPC Bloc as Malami Disowns Al-Makura Group’s Endorsement of Tinubu
A visible crack is emerging within the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), following a public disavowal by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr. Abubakar Malami, of a recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu by a faction led by Senator Tanko Al-Makura.
Malami distanced the CPC bloc from the Al-Makura-led group’s declaration of support for Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, describing the move as a personal decision by the individuals involved, lacking any official backing from the CPC fold. According to him, the endorsement was motivated by personal interests and an attempt by certain individuals to regain political relevance.
Speaking through his media aide, Muhammed Doka, Malami stressed that only the CPC bloc, as a collective and legitimate body, can determine or communicate its stance on remaining within the APC or supporting any candidate.
He further criticized the involvement of other prominent political figures, including Senator Al-Makura, former Education Minister Adamu Adamu, former Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari, and former House of Representatives Minority Leader Farouk Aliyu. Malami accused them of previously throwing former President Muhammadu Buhari “under the bus” in their alleged quest for political survival and questioned their authority to speak for the CPC bloc.
“These individuals have no mandate to represent or speak on behalf of the CPC bloc,” Malami asserted, calling their recent political maneuvers opportunistic and unrepresentative of the legacy of the CPC, which merged with other parties to form the APC in 2013.
In response to swirling rumours suggesting that he might be planning a defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Malami categorically denied any such move, dismissing the reports as false. He added that if he were to switch parties, he would do so openly and not in secrecy. However, he acknowledged that consultations were ongoing with various political platforms, indicating that future alignments may still be on the table.
The rift underscores growing tensions within the APC’s legacy blocs, particularly as the 2027 elections begin to shape early political positioning. The CPC bloc, once led by Buhari before the APC merger, has remained influential within the party, and internal disagreements over its direction could have significant implications for party unity and future alliances.
Observers say the public disagreement between Malami and Al-Makura’s group reflects deeper struggles for relevance and influence as key players within the APC begin to realign ahead of the next electoral cycle.
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