Fresh tensions have emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the North-Central APC Forum has called for a change in the party’s national leadership, urging President Bola Tinubu and party stakeholders to consider appointing a more experienced national chairman at the December 2025 convention.
In a statement on Sunday, the Forum’s Chairman, Saleh Zazzaga, said the group now regrets its earlier agitation that paved the way for the return of the national chairmanship position to the North-Central zone in July 2025.
The Forum apologised to President Tinubu, Ganduje, and other senior leaders for its role in advocating for the zoning arrangement, saying the outcome had not met its expectations.
According to the Forum, the party requires leadership that can foster unity, promote inclusiveness, and strengthen cohesion across the North-Central and the wider APC family.
It argued that competence and broad political experience should guide the selection of the next chairman, even if the position goes to another region.
The group also noted that the North-Central already occupies key roles in the current administration, including the offices of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Attorney-General of the Federation, and the head of the North-Central Development Commission.
In addition, the Forum said it remained committed to strengthening the APC in Plateau State and across the region, emphasising the need for cooperation among all stakeholders to boost the party’s prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections.
It encouraged the party leadership to ensure an open and inclusive process that supports unity, accommodates new members, and positions the APC for stronger electoral performance.