Nigeria’s Regions Fight Over Buhari’s Successor

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The debate over which geo-political zone should produce President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor in 2023 heightened yesterday as leaders from the southern

But rising from their Abuja meeting on Thursday, the southern and middle belt leaders warned that no party would get votes from their regions in 2023 unless they zone the presidency to the South.They also called on the government to redouble efforts to safeguard lives, especially in the North West zone which they said had continued to experience killings of innocent citizens by terrorists and criminals.

The communiqué said; “The meeting extensively discussed various issues on the state of affairs in the country, particularly the security situation, restructuring, preparations for the 2023 general elections and zoning. “Notes that the basis of any viable democracy, especially in a diverse and complex country such as Nigeria, is fair and even sharing of power.

According to the communiqué, the meeting was also attended by former governors, ministers, federal and state legislators, top politicians and professionals from the Southern and Middle Belt regions, including Obong Victor Attah, a former governor of Akwa Ibom State; Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu; Alaowei Broderick Bozimo; Senator Femi Okurounmu; Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu; Simon N. Okeke, OFR; Chief Supo Shonibare; Akin Fapohunda and Amb.

“Fortunately for us in the ACF, the 1999 constitution says only registered political parties can sponsor people into elective political offices. Speaking to LEADERSHIP Weekend last night, the national publicity secretary of the NCPF, Hon Audu Sule, said no one has the birthright of being president in 2023, adding that there people would not back down on the presidency and other political party offices until negotiations are concluded.

 

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Referendum first before election

Those who survived buharis regime didn’t because they are smart but grace , the real warning now from me is do not take 2023 for granted , any mistake , u may not be able to tell ur story cos u may have gone. Fighting one another won’t save any but United u can do wonders .

Hmm...let God take control

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