Felix Morka says it’s nothing to worry about Oyo APC crisis, asserting that reported tensions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State are routine political engagement and not a crisis, as party members position themselves ahead of internal processes.
Morka spoke on Wednesday during an interview with ARISE NEWS in Abuja, describing disagreements as expected in a large party.
The APC is Nigeria’s ruling political party, with a broad national membership and leadership structure engaged in organising primaries and internal selections ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Tensions within state chapters often draw public attention when aspirants compete for party positions, especially in politically significant regions such as Oyo State.
Debates about internal dynamics in state chapters are common among large political parties during election cycles.
Felix Morka is the National Publicity Secretary of the APC. In his public remarks on ARISE NEWS, he addressed concerns about reported disagreements within the Oyo APC chapter, including issues related to payments by aspirants and procedures for party nominations.
Morka told journalists: “It’s not about crisis. It’s about people doing what they are supposed to do, which is take interest and assert themselves to those who are interested in running for offices.
That’s what’s going on. It’s nothing to worry about; it’s normal banter at this point, nothing official yet.”
He explained that disagreements are expected in a party of the APC’s size, noting: “We are the largest party in this country, and maybe on the continent.
When you gather so many people together to pass through a narrow process of selection for those who govern the party, you are almost necessarily bound to have disagreements and competition.”
On the issue of reported payments by aspirants, including amounts such as N5.1 million. Morka clarified the party’s position on contributions toward campaign or nomination costs.
“No, we don’t ‘collect’. We publish information, guidelines, and rules that govern [the process], and we put an account number as we are required to do. Every individual who pays money chooses to pay,” he said.
He also stated that the APC remains open to addressing any concerns raised by members, including discussions about refunds or other related matters.
“But once they pay, these are party men that we respect. If there are issues that concern them, they are able to come to the party and have conversations.
Whether it’s about refunding the money or something else, those are possibilities,” Morka said.
Morka further emphasised that the forthcoming APC national convention will provide a platform to demonstrate party unity and articulate organisational direction.
“Nigerians should expect a strong statement by the All Progressives Congress…. really consolidating its structures as a political party and enacting its vision going forward,” he said.
Felix Morka’s remarks affirm the APC’s position that disagreements within the Oyo State chapter are part of routine political interaction and not indicative of a deeper organisational breakdown.
By stating it’s nothing to worry about Oyo APC crisis, Morka aimed to reassure party members, political stakeholders, and the public about the APC’s internal management during the run‑up to key conventions and primaries.
His reference to published guidelines and voluntary contributions underscores the APC’s emphasis on procedural transparency, as described by party leadership.
The national convention, scheduled in phases, is positioned by the party leadership as an opportunity to consolidate internal structures and communicate the APC’s vision ahead of nationwide elections.
