The chairman of the party’s reconciliation committee in the state, Retired Col. Lukman Ademola Lawal, stated members of the G-15 have shunned meeting with the committee. According to him, the aggrieved members said they prefer to meet directly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the crisis. The APC governorship ticket became one of the most sought-after political prizes in the state, drawing 16 aspirants into the race. While that number reflected the strength of the party, it also highlighted the complexity of managing competing ambitions during a major transition. When Speaker Yakubu Danladi Salihu emerged as the candidate, the outcome triggered a fresh political battle instead of cementing party unity.