Concerned All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders Forum has demanded the retention of the current zoning formula as the ruling party prepares for its 2026 National Convention.
To this end, the stakeholders, therefore, called on the National Executive Committee (NEC), President Bola Tinubu, and party elders to uphold the existing zoning arrangement in the interest of unity, equity, and justice.
Its Convener, Dr. Dominic Alancha, while addressing a press conference on Thursday in Abuja with the theme: ‘2026 APC National Convention in view, Retaining the Zoning Formula, Ensuring continuity and Strengthening party communication’, said he considered it patriotic, and timely to clearly state the collective position of the forum on key issues that would foster stability, unity, and seamless electoral success for the APC.
He stated: “The Concerned APC Stakeholders Forum unequivocally advocates the retention of the current zoning formula as adopted and practiced by our party.
“Zoning has remained a stabilising mechanism that promotes inclusiveness, fairness, national balance, and a sense of belonging among the diverse components of our party and the federation.
“At a time when national cohesion is of utmost importance, abandoning or altering this formula may generate unnecessary tension and weaken internal harmony.
“We therefore call on the National Executive Committee (NEC), President Bola Tinubu, party elders, and all stakeholders to uphold the existing zoning arrangement in the interest of unity, equity, and justice.”
Alancha also called on the leadership in various geopolitical zones to look into micro zoning arrangements on the basis of balance and equity in order to strengthen the party in the state.
In the spirit of continuity, the Forum endorsed the current National Chairman of the party, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda for continuity.
Alancha stressed that under his leadership, the party has recorded notable stability, progress in internal party reconciliation, party administration and membership drive, and strategic repositioning for future election success.
He was of the opinion that continuity would enable the National chairman to consolidate on existing reforms and policies to stabilise the party, strengthen institutional memory and discipline, enhance preparedness for upcoming electoral challenges.
Alancha added: “It is our firm belief that retaining experienced leadership at the head of our party will clearly give exemplary visibility to the APC as the leading progressive political party in Nigeria.
“I wish to use this opportunity to also present and declare my intention to contest for the position of National Deputy publicity Secretary of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).”
This, Alancha said, was in line with his commitment to strengthening party communication, engagement, grassroots mobilisation and image management in line with contemporary public communication architecture.
He stressed that if given this opportunity, he would do his best in shaping the perception of Nigerians and party faithfuls through effective communication of party policy and programme.