ABUJA, Nigeria – The All Progressives Party, APC, has officially refuted the allegations suggesting the zoning of the leadership for the impending 10th National Assembly to any particular region.
This clarification was made public through a statement issued on Friday, April 28, 2023, by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Felix Morka. The party has underscored its lack of endorsement for any such zoning arrangements being circulated on social media platforms.
Morka noted, “The Party’s attention has been drawn to versions of zoning arrangements for the 10th National Assembly leadership positions currently in circulation in sections of social media.” He stressed that these arrangements were not initiated or endorsed by the APC.
In no uncertain terms, the statement emphasized, “To be clear, the Party has yet to zone positions of leadership of the 10th National Assembly.”
In the wake of the controversy stirred by the allegations, the APC has urged members of the public to disregard such misinformation. The party emphasized its commitment to transparency in the decision-making process, noting that any eventual decisions concerning the leadership zoning of the 10th National Assembly will be officially communicated through the party’s legitimate information channels.
This announcement comes at a crucial time when political maneuvering is intensifying ahead of the formation of the 10th National Assembly. It is expected that in the coming weeks, more clarity will be offered by the APC on this critical issue.
The Party’s insistence on proper dissemination of information demonstrates its determination to curb misinformation and ensures that the public stays accurately informed on developments regarding the leadership of the impending 10th National Assembly.
