Hon. Cletus Obun, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and former lawmaker, has issued a stark warning to politicians who believe that securing an APC ticket guarantees an automatic victory in the upcoming elections, asserting that the political landscape is shifting dramatically under current voter awareness.
According to a video from 04:34 posted on the Official YouTube channel of Trust TV on Friday, June 5, 2026, while analyzing the deep political tensions within the National Assembly and the fallout of recent party primaries, he stated, “most people imagine that once you are in the APC, you will win your election, but they are going to be shocked at what will happen.”
The ruling party chieftain maintained that the era of total political complacency is officially over for candidates across Nigeria. He stressed that several politicians are currently relying heavily on mere party popularity rather than establishing direct integrity, a flawed strategy that could lead to widespread defeats at the polls.
Obun further explained that over seventy lawmakers recently lost their return tickets because the internal structures are no longer protecting non-performing officials. He noted that voters are becoming highly sophisticated, making it dangerous for any candidate to assume that institutional backing alone can replace authentic grassroots representation.
In his concluding remarks, the public affairs analyst emphasized that leadership must always be defined by actions that positively affect the greater majority of citizens. He warned that political parties must immediately prioritize internal transparency and true democratic principles if they genuinely intend to avoid catastrophic surprises in future national electoral contests.