The leadership and members of the All Progressives Congress, Oyo State chapter, have resolved to adopt zoning principle in sharing of the elective positions as recommended by the ad hoc committee.
The party had earlier set up Adhoc zoning committee chaired by Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle and Mr. Afeez Bolaji Repete as the Secretary.
The Committee was saddled with the responsibility of allotting positions in a consensus manner to all the 33 local government areas of the state.
The Party secretatiat in a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Sadare, disclosed that the recommendation of the party has been upheld at the stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday.
The statement eulogised its party members for their passion as well as commitment to peace and harmony, which they have demonstrated in recent times, urging them to sustain the tempo even as the 2027 general elections draw nearer.
“In line with the directives of the national leadership of our great Party, stakeholders have agreed to maintain the consensus approach with which the Ward and Local Government Area Congresses were successfully conducted now that it is the turn of the State Congress.
The Alh. Fatai Ibikunle-led Adhoc Zoning Committee has already swung into action and in the next few hours, each local government chapter would know the post which their representative would occupy on the State Executive Committee.
“As soon as this information is communicated to them by the state secretariat, relevant stakeholders in each of the 33 local government chapters are expected to meet and send the name of their respective nominees for the mandatory screening by a special team from Abuja.
To this end, we urge leaders across the 33 local government areas to ensure that the best candidates are considered for nomination as only the best is good for our great Party.
“We are very confident that the nomination and screening exercises will be completed within the stipulated time since the unveiling and inauguration of the new State Executive Committee will take place this Tuesday at the main bowl of the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan.
Therefore, we urge all stakeholders within Oyo APC to work together in the overall interest of our great Party and ensure that this year’s congresses produce the desired results.”
Nigerian Tribune
