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According to a report by The Sun on Thursday, May 28, 2026, even though the southern presidency zoning arrangement has been the subject of heated political debates involving multiple political factions, architect Peter Agada has shown little interest in the matter….KINDLY WATCH VIDEO HERE
Noting that it conflicts with both the Labour Party’s internal regulations and the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, he characterised the arrangement as being unconstitutional.
In his speech, he lays the groundwork for party-based political decision-making on a legal and procedural basis.
He went on to say that zoning isn’t something that can be treated casually or automatically, even if it’s seen as a political tactic by any party.
Any such decision, in his view, must be correctly situated within the party’s and the constitution’s legal framework.
He said that when it comes to choosing candidates for office, in particular, political tactics that aren’t clearly based on established standards run the risk of being seen as at odds with democratic principles.
Agada also brought attention to the fact that the Labour Party’s formal approval procedures must be satisfied before zoning can be incorporated into the party’s political setup.
He brought up the fact that the National Executive Committee (NEC) convention would have to ratify such an approval, which would be especially important in the days coming up to the party primary.
This is essential, in his view, for the avoidance of arbitrary zoning decisions and their subsequent implementation via preexisting internal processes.
Respect for internal decision-making processes is crucial in deciding whether candidates emerge for elections, he stressed within the larger framework of Labour Party operations.
He insisted that, before the primaries, the NEC convention should be the place where the party handles important matters, such as zoning and candidate selection.
His position highlights the need of following party governance structures’ procedures.
Questions about the Labour Party’s primary process, including the likelihood of direct primaries and the impact on candidate perceptions, were also brought up throughout the interview.
The debate was reflective of larger worries regarding the ways in which party democracy within the party affects the legitimacy and competitiveness of party platform candidates for political office.
His response included a discussion of recent political movements featuring well-known people as well as the changing allegiances of Labour Party members, highlighting the impact of these shifts on the party’s support distribution.
He hinted that some Labour Party members who had previously been on the other side of the aisle have either returned to the fold or switched their focus within the party.
Nonetheless, he made it clear that these dynamics did not form the basis of his broader political strategy.
He said, When Obi moved to the ADC and then the NDC, many supporters were left behind in the Labour Party. Those people are coming to me now. But that is not my main strategy.”
