The principle of zoning and rotation of powers may not have been expressly mentioned in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. However, it was clearly and unambiguously reflected in the federal character principle as enshrined in section 13 (3) and 4.
The third schedule, part one of the constitutions established the Federal Character Commission in Nigeria. The principle of zoning and rotation of powers as provided for in the Federal Character therefore is intended to promote from majority ethnic or sectional groups from holding on the government powers to the exclusion of others from minority groups.
Edo State like other States in Nigeria has three senatorial districts namely:
Edo South Senatorial District
Edo Central Senatorial District
Edo North Senatorial District
The doctrine of rotation of power therefore means that power must rotate among these three senatorial districts listed above in order to promote equity, fairness and justice, thereby guarantying even and equal participation in the government of the state.
This position has in the past been observed religiously by the good and peace loving people and the political leaders of our dear state with understanding and dialogue.
Evidently, Edo State has witnessed successive civilian administrations since its creation, with the cooperation of all stake holders in the Edo project as it relates to zoning and allocation of powers.
At the very beginning, our leaders met and zoned the governorship position to Edo South and deputy to North, the first beneficiaries then were the present National Chairman of the APC Chief John Odigie Oyegun (South) and Rev. Obadan (North) whose tenure lasted only two (2) years.
During the 1999 election, it was agreed that since Binis (South) did only two years, they should be allowed to complete their tenure hence Chief Lucky Igbinedion (South) and Chief Mike Ogiadomhe (North) became Governor and Deputy respectively for ( eight years bringing the Bini’s turn to a total of ten (10) years.
In 2007, Prof. Osunbor (Edo Central) and Chief Lucky Imasuen (Edo South) took over, but the court truncated that regime in just eighteen (18) months. This brought in the present administration of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North) and Dr. Odubu (Edo South) since 2008. During their second term bid, it was agreed that Edo North be allowed to complete their tenure hence the total support and co-operation from other senatorial districts, which gave Comrade Oshiomhole and Dr. Odubu an overwhelming victory in 2012.
SUMMARY OF GOVERNORS
Edo South 10 years
Edo Central 1 year & 6 months
Edo North 8 years
SUMMARY OF DUPUTY GOVERNORS
Edo South 9 ½ years
Edo Central Nil
Edo North 10 years
From the analysis above, if we want to go by zoning, it is the turn of Edo Central to produce the next Governor of Edo State come 2016.
The Governor and All Party delegates should be honorable, considerate and show understanding by giving the necessary support and co-operation to Edo central towards producing the next Governor of Edo State

Its complicated! This Zoning thing I believe depends on the party! The APC hasn't produced a governor from Edo south before, hence they have every right to do so. The PDP are the ones who should care about zoning to Edo Central or North but they know their best chance is to produce a candidate from Edo south. The only problem is Oshiomole reportedly promised Edo central the governorship slot after his tenure and I think that's the only reason it should be zoned to them.