Abia APC zones governorship ticket to central senatorial district

The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has made a significant decision regarding its 2027 governorship ticket, zoning it to the Abia Central Senatorial District. This move, announced by Publicity Secretary Uche Aguoru, is presented as a commitment to equity, justice, and fairness within the party structure. It serves as a crucial guide for party members and potential aspirants when purchasing Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms.

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This is to notify our esteemed members and the general public in Abia State that the All Progressives Congress in Abia State has zoned its governorship ticket for the forthcoming election to Abia Central Senatorial District.

The party emphasized that this zoning arrangement is in line with its dedication to balanced representation across the state's three senatorial districts. Since Nigeria's return to democracy in 1999, Abia State has informally practiced a rotation of power among these zones to ensure unity and inclusivity. The APC highlighted that with the current state chairman hailing from Abia North and the immediate past governor from Abia South, it is only just and equitable for Abia Central to produce the next governor under the APC platform.

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This notice serves to guide our members and intending aspirants in the purchase of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms.

This development is expected to have implications for potential aspirants from other zones, notably the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, who is from Abia North. The APC is urging aspirants and stakeholders from other zones to respect this decision in the spirit of sportsmanship and unity as the party prepares for the upcoming election. The party's stance underscores a commitment to internal party harmony and a structured approach to power distribution within the state.

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The decision is further premised on the fact that the state chairman of the party hails from Abia North Senatorial District, while Abia South produced the immediate past governor of the state. It is therefore just and equitable for Abia Central to produce the next governor on the APC platform.