A Northern group under the aegis of Congress for Better Nigeria, has berated the Southern governors over their insistence on power returning to the southern zone in 2023.
The group which is a Pro Gov. Yahaya Bello and a North Central Presidency advocacy group described the demand of the Southern governors as illogical, adding that, it does not conform to the principle of equity, fairness and justice upon which the nation is built.
Our Kogi State Correspondent, reports that the group, who made the assertion in a press conference held Saturday September 25, in Lokoja, explained that the Press Conference was necessitated to correct the statement credited to the southern governors that power must return to the zone in 2023.
The Congress equally identified Gov. Yahaya Bello, as the most preferred and qualified candidate from the North Central Zone that has all it takes to lead Nigeria to the dream land.
The Convener, Congress For Better Nigeria, Barr. Zacchaeus Dare Micheal, averred that for Nigeria to survive as a united and indivisible entity with its diversity, the principle of equity, fairness and justice must be zealously guided to avoid unnecessary acrimony and friction within the polity.
According to him, "while tracing the history of Presidency of our dear country since May 1999, the South West emerged with Olusegun Obasanjo who served for two tenures of 8 years.The South South have produced Goodluck Ebele Jonathan who spent 6 years in power.
"The Northwest and North East has however has produced President's with a total of 11years in office with President Mohammadu Buhari serving his second term. The only region that has been left as political orphans in power equation is the Middle belt, and I ask what is the offence of the zone against the country.
"This group will mobilise every well-meaning citizens of the zone to reject the injustice and marginalisation that has been sustainably meted to this zone since independence. The North Central which has been the melting point of the North and Southern Nigeria would no longer continue to play the second fiddle.
While noting that the North Central with its abundance human and material resources has come of age to ascend the the presidency, the convener said its decision to identify Gov. Bello is informed by his ability to unite and secure the country.
"Without mincing words, his ability to unifier Kogi State that is a mini Nigeria as well as make it the most safest State in Nigeria presently speaks volumes.
"We add that his Youth and women empowerment records in Nigeria remains unrivaled.
"Let us add too that the much needed religious harmony, infrastructure Development amongst other indices places Gov. Bello in a better place to lead Nigeria in 2023.
"For the country to achieve her greatness, marginalisation of every form must be curtailed to allow each zone to produce its best brains to paddle the statecraft.
"We say No to political marginalisation which has brought nothing but backwardness and stagnation. We say No to being viewed as the region unworthy of the presidential seat. We say No.
"While we again make a passionate and timely appeal on leaders from the region across party lines to form united front that would become a formidable force that cannot be neglected, we urge them to unite their strength, resources and human power to ensure that the next president of the nation emerges from the North Central geo political zone.
"We therefore conclude that on the 2023 Presidency, on North Central We Stand. Southern governor's Position is Illogical, and there decision is preposterous and holds no water at all" he said.
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