APC National Executive Committee Faces Pressure to Return National Chairman Position to North-Central Zone

Strategic Insights -

The APC National Executive Committee's upcoming meeting on July 24, 2025, has been preceded by strong calls from the North-Central APC Forum to reinstate the National Chairman position to the North-Central geopolitical zone. The call, made by Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, Chairman of the Forum, emphasizes fairness, equity, and party cohesion. The North-Central zone argues that it deserves the chairmanship role, citing its significant political importance, unwavering support, and contributions to the APC's success. They highlight that the region delivered the third-highest number of votes for President Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election and currently controls five out of six states in the North-Central. The Forum also rejects calls to extend the acting tenure of Ali Bukar Dalori, Deputy National Chairman, and instead advocates for the appointment of a National Chairman from the North-Central zone.

Key Takeaways:

  • The North-Central APC Forum is urging President Bola Tinubu and party leaders to return the National Chairman position to the North-Central geopolitical zone, citing fairness, equity, and party cohesion.
  • The zone argues that it deserves the chairmanship role due to its significant political importance, unwavering support, and contributions to the APC's success.
  • In the 2023 presidential election, the North-Central delivered the third-highest number of votes for Tinubu - 1,760,993 votes (41.3%).
  • The APC currently controls five out of six states in the North-Central - Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, and Niger.
  • The North-Central zone has more APC governors than any other region.
  • The Forum rejects calls to extend the acting tenure of Ali Bukar Dalori, Deputy National Chairman, and advocates for the appointment of a new National Chairman from the North-Central zone.
  • The North-Central has several competent and respected leaders capable of leading the APC at the national level.

Statistics:

  • 1,760,993 - the number of votes the North-Central zone delivered for President Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election, representing 41.3% of the total votes.
  • 5 - the number of states in the North-Central zone controlled by the APC, out of six states in the region.
  • 41.3% - the percentage of votes the North-Central zone contributed to President Tinubu's 2023 presidential election.
  • 2023 - the year the APC's Abdullahi Adamu resigned as National Chairman from Nasarawa State.
  • 2022 - the year the APC's Abdullahi Adamu was appointed as National Chairman from Nasarawa State.

Sources:

  • A statement issued by Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, Chairman of the North-Central APC Forum, on Tuesday in Abuja.
  • An open letter signed by Dr Maryam Danjaki, leader of the All Progressives Stakeholders Forum.