By George OPARA
The APC National Leadership of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has directed the Abia state chapter of the party to be mbark on direct primaries and, jettison the zoning arrangement earlier directed by the State Working Committee.
This reversal followed concerns expressed by stakeholders and leaders of the party in the state.
Hon Uche Aguoru, State Publicity Secretary, APC Abia State, said this in a statement on Friday that the National Leadership of the party has reviewed the concerns as raised.
Part of the statement reads, โConsequently the party has directed that all zoning arrangements earlier issued by the State Working Committee be jettisoned. The party will, therefore, maintain the status quo.
โBy this directive, all aspirants interested in contesting for any position from the House of Assembly, Reps, Senate and Governorship, are hereby advised that they are free to approach the party and purchase their nomination forms before the stipulated deadline as outlined by the partyโ.
Spear News recalls that the Abia State APC on Thursday zoned its governorship ticket for the 2027 election to Abia Central Senatorial District.
The party declared the decision in a statement issued on Thursday by its Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru who said the move was aimed at promoting equity, justice, and fairness within the party.
He said, “The zoning arrangement is intended to guide members and prospective aspirants in the purchase of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms.
โThis 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.
โThis notice serves to guide our members and intending aspirants in the purchase of Expression of Interest and Nomination Formsโ.
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