He made the clarification during a media chat in Abuja, stressing that both the APC constitution and the Electoral Act clearly outline how candidates emerge.

Yilwatda said the party has no provision for automatic nominations, adding that all aspirants must go through the approved primary processes.

“There is no automatic ticket in our constitution. The party cannot promise an automatic ticket,” he said.

He explained that the Electoral Act only recognises consensus or direct primaries, not automatic selections.

“All members of our party will undergo the same process. We will use the Electoral Act, our party guidelines, and constitution to get people to participate in primaries,” he added.

The APC chairman also noted that performance would play a key role in determining who gets the party’s ticket, saying party members and voters will ultimately judge lawmakers seeking re-election.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Tanko said retaining the current power rotation arrangement would improve any party’s chances at the polls.

He argued that since the presidency is currently in the South, political parties should maintain the regional balance in their selection process.

“To make it easy for the party to win, zone it to the South and give the candidacy to the South, and you are sure of winning,” he said.

Tanko warned that ignoring zoning considerations could hurt any party’s electoral prospects in 2027.

“Anything short of that will only bring you losing the election,” he added.

He further urged Nigerians to conduct independent assessments of the political climate, insisting that public opinion supports the zoning position.

His comments come amid ongoing political debates over zoning and power rotation ahead of the 2027 presidential race.

The clip, which sparked widespread reactions online, showed her seconding the motion but struggling to provide clarification when questioned, raising concerns about her legislative engagement.

In a statement, Gwacham, a member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), said she was caught off guard during plenary after just returning to her seat when she was called upon to second the motion without prior notice.

She explained that the sudden request affected her ability to immediately recall the specifics of the motion.

The motion, sponsored by Muktar Tolani Shagaya, focused on the urgent deployment of Automated External Defibrillators in public institutions to help prevent avoidable deaths through emergency medical response.

Gwacham said her decision to second the motion was based on confidence in the sponsor rather than full prior briefing on its details.

Reacting to the backlash, she thanked her constituents for their concern and reaffirmed her commitment to effective representation, insisting the incident does not reflect her dedication to legislative duties.