North-Central APC Forum Endorses Senator George Akume As Regional Leader

Senator George Akume Officially Recognized as APC Leader in North-Central Region

Naija News brings you the latest update: The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has officially endorsed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, as the leader of the party in the region. This significant move was announced in a statement following a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

This announcement comes after careful consideration of Akume's role as the highest-ranking APC member in the North-Central zone. The statement, signed by the Chairman of the North-Central APC Forum, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, highlighted Akume’s pivotal role in shaping the party's direction in the region. Zazzaga, who is also a key member of the APC campaign council for the 2023 elections, expressed the Forum's satisfaction with Akume’s leadership and his commitment to uniting the party.

It’s worth noting that the APC Forum had previously encouraged Akume to engage all factions within the North-Central region and assume his role as the party leader. This advice was prompted by concerns that the SGF was primarily associating with his Tiv and Benue allies while neglecting other areas in the North-Central. However, the statement reassures that Akume has embraced this advice and is now fulfilling the leadership responsibilities expected of him as the APC leader in the North-Central.

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The Forum specifically pointed to efforts being made by the SGF to unite the party in the zone, preparing it for a strong showing in the 2027 elections. The statement reads, “The North-Central All Progressives Congress Forum has adopted the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, as the leader of the zone. We appreciate the efforts being championed by Senator George Akume to unite the party in the North-Central and to strengthen it to record even more success in the 2027 election.”

“As the father of the party in the zone, Senator Akume has shown that he has a large heart by overlooking previous disagreements and embracing all stakeholders in the overall interest of the party. We urge all those who are yet to embrace Senator Akume’s leadership to do so, so that the North-Central APC can present a united front in the 2027 election,” the statement added.

Call for Unity Across All APC Branches

The Forum urged all branches of the APC in the North-Central region to support Akume’s leadership to foster a more united and robust APC in the area. These branches include the North-Central APC Governors Forum, the North-Central APC Senate Caucus, the North-Central APC House of Representatives Caucus, state chairmen of the North-Central APC, the Forum of North-Central APC Speakers, and members of state assemblies from the North-Central APC.

“We understand that these units have been working seamlessly with the SGF, Senator George Akume. They should continue to work with the guidance of Senator George Akume, and continue to strategize to ensure that the APC presents a united front in 2027.” The Forum reiterated its goal: “Our goal is to win all elective positions in the zone in 2027 to show that in truth, the North-Central is for APC.”

“Also, our number one priority is to provide massive support for the victory of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Earlier, the North-Central APC Forum promised to deliver four million votes for Tinubu’s reelection in 2027. We believe that with all stakeholders working with Senator George Akume, the North-Central can produce six million votes for Mr. President in the next election,” the statement concluded.

Resolve Internal Conflicts for Party Harmony

The Forum also urged stakeholders to work with Akume towards resolving internal conflicts in all state chapters of the party in the zone. “It is very important for the stakeholders to rally around Senator George Akume and work together to resolve all outstanding issues in the various state chapters. While we understand that conflict is sometimes inevitable in human relations, especially in political parties, we also emphasize that such conflicts should not be allowed to override collective interests.”

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“As such, we enjoin all stakeholders to put personal interests aside and work towards the resolution of all conflicts to entrench harmony in all state chapters of the APC in the North-Central,” the statement added.

Acknowledge Akume’s Leadership, Forum Tells Governor Hyacinth Alia

Additionally, the North-Central APC Forum called on Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia to recognize Akume as the leader of the APC in the region and collaborate with him to promote the party’s collective interests. Governor Alia has been in a confrontation with Akume regarding the leadership of the APC structure in Benue, causing a division within the party in the state.

To address this issue, the North-Central APC Forum encouraged Governor Alia to accept Akume’s leadership role within the party in the zone. The statement read, “Like other stakeholders, Governor Hyacinth Alia should embrace Senator George Akume as the APC leader in the North-Central and work with him for the zone’s interest. We believe that the Governor of Benue State, like Senator George Akume, also wants the progress of the APC in the state and the entire North-Central and the country at large. We advise that the hatchet should be buried for harmony and progress to thrive in the affairs of the party.”