Report on The Alternative Movement’s town hall series.

The report speaks to a recurring challenge in Nigerian party politics: balancing the influence of established leaders with the participation of members and local stakeholders. Internal procedures can affect whether supporters regard decisions as legitimate, whether disagreements are resolved within party structures and whether a party is able to present a coherent position to the electorate.

Party cohesion is not simply the absence of public disagreement. It depends on credible rules, open communication, fair handling of disputes and a willingness to accept outcomes reached through agreed processes. Where factions or competing interests exist, clarity about the status of negotiations, court cases and party decisions helps the public understand what has actually been settled and what remains contested.

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