The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted claims that it has approved or directed the commencement of zoning arrangements ahead of its primaries and the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the State Publicity Secretary, Benedict Yawe, urged party stakeholders to suspend any zoning-related activities currently ongoing in some local government areas.
He said such moves should be halted pending an official position from the state secretariat.
“The State Working Committee of the APC in Benue State wishes to clarify that it has not issued any directive for the commencement of zoning activities in any part of the state,” the statement read.
The party expressed concern over reports of ongoing zoning exercises in some local government areas, stressing that such actions are unauthorised.
“The party notes with concern reports of ongoing zoning exercises in some LGAs and states unequivocally that such activities are unauthorised,” it added.
The APC further emphasised that all political engagements across the 23 local government areas must involve proper consultation with recognised party leaders, including lead pointmen and local government party chairmen, in line with its constitution.
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