International Journal of Political Science and Development
IJPSD
ISSN: 2360-784X
Vol. 14(1), pp. 1 -14. January, 2026.
ISSN: 2360-784X
https://doi.org/10.14662/ijpsd2025200
Full Length Research
Breaking Down Barriers: Internal Democracy and the Dynamics of the 2025 All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Primaries (LGPs) in Lagos State.
Bakare, Kolawole Muheeb and Adebambo, Wasiu Oloruntoyin
1Department of Political Sc. and Public Admin, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State 2Department of Political Sc., Lagos State University of Education, Otto/Ijanikin, Lagos State
*Corresponding author’s Email: kolabakare101@gmail.com, Phone: +2348033318170, +2347039211598
Accepted 29 December 2025
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Abstract |
This study employs a pragmatic mixed-methods design to examine internal democratic practices and barriers during the 2025 APC Local Government Primaries (LGPs) in Lagos State. A structured survey questionnaire was administered using a five-point Likert scale to 400 respondents—selected via simple random sampling across five Local Government Areas (LGAs) and conducted thematic analyses of key party documents. Findings reveal that the majority of members are dissatisfied with current practices, citing transparency issues and elite dominance. Regression analysis shows that improved internal democracy significantly boosts perceptions of fairness and legitimacy. Therefore, these results underscore the need for institutional reforms, enhanced communication channels, and direct participation mechanisms to strengthen party credibility and electoral competitiveness.
Keywords: All Progressives Congress (APC), Elections, Godfatherism, Internal democracy, Legitimacy, Local Government Primaries (LGPs), and Political party.
| Cite This Article As: Bakare, K, M., Adebambo, W.O. (2026). Breaking Down Barriers: Internal Democracy and the Dynamics of the 2025 All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Primaries (LGPs) in Lagos State. Int. J. Polit. Sci. Develop. 14(1):1-14 | |