Architect Peter Agada has shared his views on the controversy surrounding the zoning of the presidency to the southern region, insisting that such arrangements have no constitutional foundation.
Speaking in a report published by The Sun on Thursday, May 28, 2026, Agada argued that the principle of rotating political offices among regions is neither recognized by the 1999 Constitution nor officially embedded in the rules of the Labour Party. According to him, the practice lacks legal authority within both the national legal framework and the party’s constitution.
He explained that if zoning is to be adopted by any political party, it must go through formal approval channels rather than existing as an unwritten understanding. Agada stated that such a policy should be properly debated and endorsed during a National Executive Committee (NEC) convention before the commencement of party primaries, making it an officially accepted guideline within the party structure.
The architect also addressed concerns relating to the financial capability of political aspirants during screening exercises. He noted that questions about financial strength are commonly asked to determine whether candidates can effectively fund and sustain political campaigns.
Drawing from personal experience, Agada revealed that he faced similar questions during his own screening process. He acknowledged that his appearance may not immediately portray him as a wealthy individual, but stressed that his professional accomplishments reflect otherwise.
According to him, he has spent nearly three decades practicing architecture and currently operates a major acoustics company regarded among the largest in the world. He further disclosed that one of his recent projects was valued at about ten billion naira, highlighting the scale of his professional engagements.
Agada also spoke about the financial commitments he has already made toward his political ambition. He explained that he has invested hundreds of millions of naira into the process and expects to commit even more resources before eventually securing candidacy.
He maintained that financial scrutiny remains a standard part of political screening procedures and said his experience demonstrates both the level of expectations placed on aspirants and the financial realities involved in contesting elections.
In his words:
“I was also asked such questions during my screening. Looking at me, I do not carry the aura of a rich man, but as an architect who has practised for 29 years and runs one of the largest acoustics businesses in the world, my last project alone was worth ten billion naira. I have put in over four hundred million naira into this process, and there will be more before I become a candidate……See More
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