Prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Pope Amaefuna has declared that the party’s 2025 gubernatorial candidate for Anambra State must emerge from the southern zone.
Amaefuna stated that the decision is critical for ensuring equity and political stability in the state.
He reiterated the importance of zoning as a universal political principle and a key factor for inclusivity, progressive politics, and equitable leadership.
He also refuted claims that zoning was an invention of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), stressing that it is, in fact, a natural law and a cornerstone of APC’s guidelines.
“Article 20(IV)(e) of the APC Constitution mandates that all considerations must reflect the principle of equitable rotation of political offices to ensure balance, fairness, and equity,” Amaefuna noted.
Amaefuna warned against any attempts to disrupt the zoning arrangement, stating that such moves are driven by personal political and economic interests, which are not in the state’s best interest.
He stated that failing to field a candidate from Anambra South would alienate the APC from the electorate and jeopardize the party’s chances in the upcoming election.
“It is political suicide to ignore the established political culture of Anambra. Such a move will further alienate our great party from an already disgruntled electorate,” he said.
Amaefuna further addressed criticisms that zoning leads to mediocrity, citing examples of political figures who faced corruption charges despite not being products of zoning.