Yahaya Bello, the governor of Kogi State, has put his support behind a northern contender to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.
On Tuesday, Yahaya stated that the north-central deserves a better chance at the presidency than the south-east.
The Governor made the statement to State House media in Abuja shortly after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, according to Anaedoonline.ng.
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Despite agreeing that both zones have not had many opportunities to govern the country, Kogi State Governor stated that the north-central is more deserving of the position in 2023, and that other areas should wait their turn.
Bello said this while countering the position of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo for the 2023 presidency to be zoned to the south-east for fairness and justice.
He said: “Well, if you’re talking of south-east, then you will equally talk of north-central. Not only since 1999 but since 1960. So what do you say about north-central; both the president and vice-president?
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“So put the situation of the south-east and that of north-central side by side, then who is more disadvantaged in terms of the position of presidency; both presidents and vice presidents? So if you put both sides together, then let’s do justice. And whichever way you look at it, I’m eminently qualified.”
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