In the statement jointly signed by 11 northern governors, they urged Northern presidential aspirants to withdraw from the race in national interest.
The statement entitled ‘statement by Northern States APC Governors and political leaders’ reads in full;
“APC governors and political leaders from the northern states of Nigeria today met to review the political situation and to further support our Party in providing progressive leadership amidst our national challenges.
“During our discussions, we welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari’s invitation to governors and other stakeholders to contribute to the emergence of a strong presidential candidate for the APC.
“After careful deliberation, we wish to state our firm conviction that after eight years in office of President Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the APC for the 2023 elections should be one of our teeming members from the southern states of Nigeria.
“It is a question of honour for the APC, an obligation that is not in any way affected by the decisions taken by another political party.
“We affirm that upholding this principle is in the interest of building a stronger, more united and more progressive country.
“We, therefore, wish to strongly recommend to President Muhammadu Buhari that the search for a successor as the APC’s presidential candidate be limited to our compatriots from the southern states.
“We appeal to all aspirants from the northern states to withdraw in the national interest and allow only the aspirants from the south to proceed to the primaries.
“We are delighted by the decision of our esteemed colleague, His Excellency, Governor Abubakar Badaru to contribute to this patriotic quest by withdrawing his presidential aspiration.
“The APC has a duty to ensure that the 2023 elections offer a nation-building moment, reaffirming that a democratic pathway to power exists for all who value cooperation and build national platforms.
“This moment calls for the most sober and inclusive approach to selecting our party’s candidate, and we call on all APC leaders to fulfil their responsibility in this regard.”
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Welcome development. Hopefully no hidden agenda.
ReplyDeleteNative Doctor, where have you been?
DeleteThey are smart. This why they delayed their primaries to see who PDP would flag. Now, I am sure Osibanjo has their backing. Asiwaju may think this to be a light at the end of the tunnel but God will disappoint him.
Meanwhile, I see northern agenda in the works here. Party loyalty for them is not nearly as important as Northern project. They will 'codedy' support Atiku and defect to PDP once he wins. They will flag a weak southerner that will never be able to beat Atiku. Just watch.
DeleteMs Saphire I have a bottle of Amarula for you.
DeleteThis nails their move.
They support a Southern candidacy for peace to reign ,go to mosques,instruct every Muslim faithful to vote Atiku.
They'll continue ruling for long time.
Lols, this your statement is funny. It will shock you that Buhari has always wanted an Igbo man to succeed him. But una collective hate will not let una see am. Watch and see, Buhari's candidate will shock everyone
DeleteStella, please this is the 4th bottle of wine and Amarula your bvs are sending me this week, please how do I redeem them. I am not even counting other ones before this week o. I don't want audio Amarula again. Talk na do.
DeleteWhy do I feel like that northerners doesn't want the south east to win this election?Why do I feel that they are indirectly eliminating any rival for Atiku though he is not from their party and creating rival for Peter Obi. Have you ever thought of that?
DeleteMs, Saphire, you're very correct. Northern are very crafy when it comes to politics. Faunting a Southern by promises and supporting Atiku by actions......
DeleteBelieve the north at your own peril. They have already strategised their rigging plans and the next president has already sewn his agbada... except God...
ReplyDeleteExcept God, oh Yes!
DeleteEveryone is a pawn in God's game.
May He make moves in this game that will satisfy the longing of true Nigerians
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ReplyDeleteLet the games begin
ReplyDeleteNa una sabi....Na peter Obi we know. Let us try human being this time. We don't want broom nor Umbrella.
ReplyDeleteI concur
DeleteFrom your mouth to God's ears. Amen!
DeleteIn Jesus Name. Amen!
Deletethey know is southern state that can help them not Northern states
ReplyDeleteTheir game plan has always been "never nyamiri"
ReplyDeleteSo, they know that if they field someone from the North, Peter Obi will win the Yoruba support
and that is doom for them. I don't trust any of them.
Thank God yahaya bello is from south🤡🤡🤡ðŸ¤
ReplyDeleteDay dreaming. Okpo ha ndi azu....
DeleteSurely, you must know that Kogi is a North Central state.
DeleteThey want southerns to divide their votes, while Atiku coasts to victory
ReplyDeleteThis shouldn't even be a topic to meet over to decide like its in their power to make and unmake. Common sence should tell them that a southerner should be the next president after Buhari. Not just a southerner but a south easterner for equity and justice.
ReplyDeleteThen they will all canvas support for Atiku so that power remains in the north.
ReplyDeleteSouthern politicians, I hope you will all have sense now?
Another Tambuwa trick
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