2023: Lawan, Gbajabiamila loses out as APC announces zoning [See list]

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday announced the much awaited zoning arrangemement for political offices at various levels.

The zoning is coming ahead of 2023 general election.

The zoning of the National Working Committee (NWC) which is the highest administrative organ of the party was also announced.

The Chairman of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Mallam Mai Mala-Buni, and Governor of Yobe State made the announcement on Wednesday in Abuja.

He said;

“APC 2023 Presidential Ticket Zoning And National Working Committee

President – (South)
Vice President – (North)
Senate President – (South)
Deputy Senate President – (North)
House of Reps Speaker – (North)
House of Reps Deputy Speaker – (South).

APC National Working Committee Zoning

National Chairman – (North)
National Secretary – (South)
National Treasurer – (South)
Financial Secretary – (North)
Legal Officer – (North)
Welfare Officer – (South)
Auditor – (North)
National Youth Leader – (South)
National Woman Leader – (South)
Publicity Secretary – (South)
Persons With Disability PWD Leader – (South)

From the zoning arrangement, Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan who hails from the Yobe State, North Eastern Nigeria would have lost the opportunity to contest Senate President for the second tenure.

Also the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila who hails from Lagos will not be back as Speaker as the party would not allow Speaker and the President to come from the Southern part of Nigeria.

This is however subject to the APC winning the 2023 general election.

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from all indications would zone its presidency to the North.