Men, women, and youths of Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency staged a protest today, disrupting the nationwide APC House of Representatives primary over alleged incessant attacks by herders and demands for zoning compliance.

The protesters, who turned out in large numbers, insisted that the primary would not go ahead as scheduled. They said repeated appeals to the government, including to Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia and the lawmaker representing the constituency in the National Assembly, had gone unanswered.

A central demand was rotation of the federal seat. Hon. Ojotu Ojema, the current member representing Agatu State Federal Constituency, is seeking to contest for the Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency seat.

The people of Apa/Agatu, however, insisted that it is Apa’s turn to produce the next federal lawmaker in line with the existing zoning arrangement and agreement.

‘Apa must produce the next federal lawmaker,” the youths chanted and chorused during the protest, rejecting any move that would sideline the arrangement.

The youth spokesperson said the primary would not take place until their concerns were addressed. Many protesters also rejected the candidacy of the current House member for another term in office.

As of press time, party officials had not issued an official statement on whether the primary would be rescheduled or relocated