The leadership and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have reaffirmed their commitment to the principle of zoning in the allocation of elective positions, following recommendations put forward by an ad hoc committee.
The APC party had previously set up the Ad Hoc Zoning Committee, chaired by Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, with Mr Afeez Bolaji Repete serving as secretary.
The committee was mandated to ensure a fair, balanced, and consensus-based distribution of positions across the state’s 33 local government areas.
In a statement released by the state secretariat and signed by the Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Sadare, the APC disclosed that the zoning recommendations were officially adopted at a stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday.
The statement commended party members for their dedication to peace and unity, urging them to maintain this spirit as preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify.
“In line with directives from the national leadership of our great Party, stakeholders have agreed to continue the consensus approach that successfully guided the Ward and Local Government Area Congresses. This methodology will now guide the State Congress,” the statement read.
It explained that the Ibikunle-led Ad Hoc Zoning Committee has commenced its assignment, and within hours, each local government chapter will be informed of the position designated for its representative on the State Executive Committee.
Once notified, stakeholders in all 33 local government areas are expected to convene and submit nominees for mandatory screening by a special team from Abuja.
The statement emphasizlsed the importance of selecting the most qualified candidates, noting, “We urge leaders across all local government areas to ensure that only the best candidates are considered for nomination, as the strength of our Party depends on the quality of its leadership.”
The party expressed confidence that both the nomination and screening exercises would be completed on schedule, ahead of the unveiling and inauguration of the new State Executive Committee, set to hold this Tuesday at the main bowl of Obafemi Awolowo Stadium.
The statement called on all stakeholders within Oyo APC to collaborate for the overall success of the party, ensuring that this year’s congresses yield positive and widely accepted outcomes.
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