Gyang Zi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and aspirant for the Plateau North senatorial seat under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has stepped down from the party’s primary election. He is demanding N10 billion in damages over an alleged defamatory statement labeling him as ‘not cleared’.
In a letter sent to the APC National Chairman on May 18, 2026, Zi accused the party of posting his name on social media and its official X account among candidates disqualified for the primary without providing any explanation.
According to Zi, the publication occurred despite his payment for the nomination and expression of interest forms and his involvement in the screening process for the Plateau North senatorial district primary.
He contended that the portrayal of him as ‘not cleared’ without justification severely harmed his reputation, exposed him to public mockery, and disrupted his supporters and political network across Plateau North and beyond.
The letter stated that the publication caused damage to his legal profession, political aspirations, and public image.
Pending what he called an immediate retraction, a public apology, and compensation from the party, Zi announced his withdrawal from the primary.
He is demanding N10 billion for alleged defamation, reputational harm, and emotional distress, warning that failure to meet this demand within a reasonable timeframe would force him to pursue legal action against the APC and all parties involved in the publication.
As of now, the APC has not responded to the allegations.