In order to balance power distribution in the country, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is considering zoning the Senate Presidents office to the South-East geo-political zone.
This comes amid reports that former minister Godswill Akpabio may abandon his bid for Senate President. There are indications that Akpabio may accept a ministerial position in President-elect Bola Tinubus cabinet.
Recall that during the APCs presidential primary, Akpabio, who planned to run for president, stepped down in favour of Tinubu, who went on to win the Partys ticket.
According to sources, Akpabios intention to withdraw from the race because the APC decided to zone the Senate Presidents office to the South-East.
Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu; Jibrin Barau (Kano North), Sani Musa (Niger-East), and Ali Ndume (Borno-South), are among those who have declared their intention to run for Senate President.
Others on the list include former Zamfara State Governor Abdul-Aziz Yari (Zamfara West), former Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi (Ebonyi South), and former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole (Edo-North).
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the party leadership would soon announce the zoning arrangements of all the presiding and principal offices both in the Senate and the House.
