The All Progressives Congress (APC) was chastised on Friday by Youths for Democratic Change (YDC) for “zoning” the presidency of 2023 to the south.
Though the ruling party has yet to confirm which area would receive the ticket, insiders have long speculated that it will be the south.
Ikechukwu Okoye, the YDC Publicity Secretary, told reporters that the alleged decision was hypocritical, adding that all geographical zones are fit to govern Nigeria.
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The group is campaigning for Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal to be elected as the Peoples Democratic Party’s flagbearer (PDP).
Having the south produce the next President, according to Okoye, is “insulting” and should not be imposed on the people.
The spokesman warned the APC against causing division among ethnic groups, demanding a level playing field for all contestants.
“The ruling party zoning its ticket to the south is the height of hypocrisy. Are they saying there are no competent Nigerians from other zones?
“We call on well-meaning Nigerians and our leaders to decide who they will give their votes to as a matter of urgency.
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“Of course, there are many of them (aspirants), but we have identified with Gov Tambuwal”, Okoye announced.
Anaedoonline.ng reports that there are three prominent hopefuls from the north vying for the PDP ticket.
They are Tambuwal, ex-House of Representatives Speaker; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; immediate past Senate President Bukola Saraki.
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