A group of Northern elders has endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari’s proposal for a South-Easterner to replace him in 2023.
The Forum of Northern Elders for Unity (FNEU) organization claims that the time has come for the South East to produce the next President.
The forum’s Chairman, Alhaji Baba Mala, and Secretary, Yau Aliyu, said in a statement on Tuesday that the elders have pledged to support only South East presidential candidates.
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Because President Buhari is from the north, the forum believes it is only fair and democratic to return power to the south.
Since the All Progressives Congress (APC) has allocated its presidential ticket to the South, the forum has advised other parties to do the same, according to the forum.
It, therefore, called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to give its presidential ticket to Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi due to his visionary leadership and bridge-building capacity.
The forum, however, expressed readiness to support Ugwuanyi because of his antecedents as a leader with a passion for peace, progress, and unity of the country.
The communique reads: “We are from an advantaged region (North) with numerical voting strength to decide who becomes Nigeria’s president, thus we will continue to meet to work out solutions to douse the tension created due to the call for power tussle.
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“It is now 22 years since Nigeria returned to democracy, and it’s unfair that the Igbo have not been considered for the position of President or Vice President.
“If PDP wants to win the 2023 presidential election, it should consider giving its ticket to Ugwuanyi, and we are prepared to work and ensure his victory at the polls.
“Ugwuanyi has a proven track record as one of the governors, who has worked passionately to protect lives and properties of Northerners and settlers, created employment for all, regardless of tribe and religion since he assumed office, a feat worthy of note.”
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