News Editor
By Chief Ibrahim Nasir
As the 2027 governorship race heats up, the APC in Nasarawa State is returning to a familiar playbook: Zoning.
Since the cycle began in 1999 with Nasarawa West, the rotation has touched every corner of the state.
Now, party chieftains argue that for the sake of equity, the baton must return to the West.
But is it that simple? While the “Fairness Doctrine” aims to prevent rancour, it has inadvertently ignited a pressure cooker of internal friction.
High-profile aspirants in the West are locked in a battle for dominance, leading to a chilling fear: if the zoning process is perceived as “manipulation” or “imposition,” the party could face a mass exodus of heavyweights to opposition platforms.
Meanwhile, stakeholders in Nasarawa South remain polarized. Many back the Governor’s commitment to stability, but a growing chorus of critics argue that competence should never be sidelined for geography.
The APC stands at a crossroads. Will zoning be the glue that holds the party together, or the wedge that drives it apart?
In the quest for equity, the party must ensure that the search for a “rightful” successor doesn’t alienate the very voters and power brokers it needs to win.
