The All Progressives Congress (APC) appears to have reached a decision to zone the party’s national chairmanship position to the North Central region, as anticipation builds ahead of Thursday’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
Sources within the party disclosed that a series of high-level consultations were held in recent days, with stakeholders reportedly agreeing to allow the North Central produce the next national chairman.
The push from the region follows the resignation of Senator Abdullahi Adamu, a former chairman from Nasarawa State, who stepped down from the role on June 27 after leading the party through the 2023 presidential elections.
Although no official announcement has been made, party insiders suggest that Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, current Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and former APC governorship candidate in Plateau State, is being considered for the role.
However, his selection has not been confirmed.
Speaking to journalists on Wednesday night after a meeting between the Progressives Governors Forum and President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State said the upcoming NEC meeting would be brief and focused on leadership appointments.
“It will be a very brief meeting that will centre on the appointment of the National Chairman,” Uzodimma stated.
Asked whether a consensus candidate would emerge, the Imo Governor remained cautious: “We cannot say what the outcome will be. When you come there tomorrow, you will see it.”
The APC NEC meeting is expected to provide clarity on the leadership transition and signal the party’s readiness for internal consolidation ahead of future elections.
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