APC Stakeholders Endorse Zoning, Back Yilwatda as Chairman

Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention, a coalition of party stakeholders, the Concerned APC Stakeholders Forum, has endorsed the retention of the party’s zoning formula and the continuation of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, the forum’s convener, Dr. Dominic Alancha, said the position was intended to promote stability, unity, and electoral preparedness within the ruling party.

Alancha described zoning as a key mechanism for ensuring inclusiveness, fairness, and national balance within the APC, warning that any attempt to alter it could spark internal tensions and weaken party cohesion.

The forum urged the National Executive Committee (NEC), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, party elders, and key stakeholders to uphold the existing zoning arrangement in the interest of equity and unity. It also recommended adopting micro-zoning at the state level to deepen balance and strengthen grassroots structures.

On leadership continuity, the forum formally endorsed Yilwatda, citing progress in internal reconciliation, party administration, membership expansion, and strategic repositioning under his leadership.

“Retaining the current National Chairman will allow the APC to consolidate reforms, strengthen institutional discipline, and enhance readiness for future elections,” Alancha said.

Alancha also announced his intention to contest for the position of National Deputy Publicity Secretary, noting that effective communication of party policies was crucial to shaping public perception and sustaining support for the party’s agenda.

The forum called on APC stakeholders to prioritize collective interest over personal ambition, stressing that unity and continuity were essential for the party’s continued dominance.

It reaffirmed loyalty to the APC and pledged support for President Tinubu’s administration, expressing confidence that the party would enter the 2027 electoral cycle stronger and secure broad voter support.