NIGERIA DAILY: Zoning 2027: While APC and PDP Decides, ADC Holds Back
DOWNLOAD HERE: In Nigerian politics, the idea of zoning has grown into an unwritten rule a delicate balancing act meant to ensure fairness in power-sharing across regions. For decades, it has shaped who gets to lead and from where. Already, the two dominant parties, PDP and APC, have thrown their weight behind the South for […]
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar (right) with the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, during the National Political Consultative Group’s meeting in Abuja, recently
In Nigerian politics, the idea of zoning has grown into an unwritten rule a delicate balancing act meant to ensure fairness in power-sharing across regions. For decades, it has shaped who gets to lead and from where. Already, the two dominant parties, PDP and APC, have thrown their weight behind the South for the 2027 presidential race.
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But the ADC is charting a different course, arguing that leadership should be anchored on competence and merit rather than geography.
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So, what does this mean for Nigeria’s democracy, and how might it reshape the fierce contest ahead? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we break down the politics of zoning, the stakes for 2027, and what it could mean for the future of leadership in Africa’s largest democracy.