The North-Central Renaissance Motion, NCRM, has demanded that the Presidency needs to be zoned to the North-Central in 2027.
Chairman and convener of the group, Professor Okay’tso Nghargbu, whereas briefing newsmen in Abuja on Monday, warned that any political occasion that ignores the decision pays dearly on the polls.
The group noticed that the zone, comprising Niger, Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kwara states and the FCT-Abuja, has by no means produced an elected President or Vice President since independence, regardless of its contributions to nationwide stability.
Nghargbu stated, “The North-Central geopolitical zone seeks, requests and calls for that political events cede their presidential ticket to the area”.
In keeping with him, “patronising them (North-Central) means having their votes and despising them means shedding their votes”.
“The North-Central is uniquely positioned to heal Nigeria’s rising political divisions, particularly the simmering rigidity between elites within the far North and their counterparts within the South,” he added.
Nghargbu noticed that notable leaders from the zone have already signaled intention to contest the presidential election.
He stated that the North-Central is blessed with huge political assets and human capital which might be able to addressing Nigeria’s management challenges and driving unity at this essential time.
The group additionally threw its assist behind the push for impartial candidacy within the Nigerian Structure, believing that it’s a treatment for the dominance of “cash drunk and godfather drunk” political events.
“Unbiased candidature is among the solutions Nigeria wants because it checks the excesses of political events that deny real aspirants an opportunity,” Nghargbu added.
The NCRM insists that with the 2027 normal election approaching, giving the North-Central a shot on the Presidency is just not solely a matter of equity, but additionally a strategic transfer to foster peace, unity and stability throughout Nigeria.
