APC Rift Deepens as Faction Calls for South-East Zoning of National Chair

Fresh tensions have erupted within the All Progressives Congress as a faction insists that Nentawe Yilwatda step aside for a leader from the South-East region. They argue that keeping the chair in North-Central undermines the party’s inclusivity and federal character. Party stakeholders aligned with the agitation describe the move as a correction to the “glaring marginalization” of the South-East. They warn that ignoring the demand could fuel deeper divisions ahead of upcoming elections. Loyalists of the incumbent chairman dismiss the calls as politically driven and emphasize that any leadership change must follow due process. Analysts caution that unresolved zoning disputes have historically weakened major parties in Nigeria.

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