Nigeria, July 13 -- The demand, spearheaded by the Coalition of Concerned Christian Stakeholders (CCCS), has reignited debate over political inclusion, zoning, internal party democracy and religious balance in one of Nigeria's most politically strategic states.

Although the APC has yet to officially respond, Christian groups insist their agitation is not about religious supremacy but about correcting what they describe as years of political exclusion.

How the agitation gathered steam The first major public outcry came on May 20, 2026, when the Niger State Christian Voice in Politics and Governance accused the APC of systematically sidelining Christian aspirants during the party's National Assembly primaries.

Led by its Convener, Habil...