APC Convention: President Or VP Should Be Northern Christians In 2023 – Says Group

A group of Christians in the 19 Northern States within All Progressive Congress (APC) has demanded that the 2023 presidential ticket should have a Christian President or Vice President from the North.

Naija News understands that the group made its demand known following its meeting at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on February 13, 2022.

The group which is under the aegis body of Christians in APC said having a northern Christian hold either of the top political positions will foster unity in the country.

While demanding adherence to the party’s procedures in the election of its national officers, they also called for religious consideration in the micro zoning of party positions.

Naija News understands that the APC National Convention is scheduled to hold on 26th February 2022.

The new leadership that will direct the affairs of the party will emerge at the event.

The APC group in a statement signed by its Chairman, Communique Drafting Committee, Prof. Doknan Sheni and Senator John Danboyi, also recommended that the party should choose a Christian from the North as party National Chairman or Deputy National Chairman, (North).

The group’s statement reads, “The Christians in the 19 Northern States within APC met at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on February 13, 2022, to discuss the political affairs of the APC party, the upcoming party convention and the political atmosphere of the nation.

“The meeting was pleased that the APC was finally able to fix a date for the convention for February 26, 2022.

“The meeting recommended that the presidential ticket should have a Christian President or Vice President from the North.

“The meeting recommended that the party should choose a Christian from the North as party National Chairman or Deputy National Chairman, (North).

“The meeting recommended that the composition of the National Working Committee and the National Executive Committee should significantly reflect the presence of Christians to reflect its national character.

“The meeting recommended that the party procedures of electing officers into various offices should be adhered to.”

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