Several weeks to the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari for second term, debates and discussions as to where his successor should come from in 2023 have begun, with Igbo leaders insisting that it would be the turn of the South East, for the sake of equity, justice and fair play.

President of Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), Yerima Shettima, had let the cat out of the bag last month that the North might compete for the position in 2023. Last weekend, former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal and former federal lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, joined Shettima to say that south should forget about 2023.

However, prominent Igbo leaders including former health minister, ABC Nwosu, President of Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF), Prof. Uzodinma Nwala, National Chairman of United Progressive Party (UPP) and Chief Goddy Uwazurike, lawyer and former President- General, Aka Ikenga have reacted, with apex Igbo body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo asking Southeastners to discountenance the statements.

Ohanaeze said the conspiracy against Igbo would collapse like pack of cards.

Deputy National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze, Chuks Ibegbu, advised Igbo not to be jittery whenever some persons speak in the country claiming to be speaking for their people.

“Which North are they speaking for; there is no monolithic North again? Are they speaking for the people of the Middle Belt who are calling for restructuring; those who have been repeatedly killed by terrorist Fulani herdsmen or are they speaking for the over 10 million Talakawas or 10 million Almajiri? The political dynamics would determine who will become what in 2023. Four years is long enough for anything to happen,” Ibegbu said.

Prof. Nwosu also dismissed the 2023 talk as mere provocation unworthy of response from serious Igbo leader.

“They can invite a Chadian or Nigerien to become the president. What we are fixated on is restructuring. We want the Federal Government unbundled with greater power to the federations units. The Igbo’s preoccupation is to be allowed to develop at our own pace through restructuring. ”

Speaking on the matter, Uwazurike, said: “The constitution says power must go around. This means nobody or group should monopolise power. It is unconstitutional for a section of the country to say we are in power and we will continue to be in power. I know the All Progressives Congress (APC) is talking about the rotation of power between the North and South. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is talking about rotating power among the six geo-political zones. Since 1999, the South West has had a chance, the North West has had two chances, the South-South has taken a chance too. As it is, it remains the South East, the North Central and the North East which have yet to take their turn. The rotation arrangement is between the North and the South. So, when power comes back to the South in 2023, it should naturally go to the South East for equity and justice. It does not make sense to say because I have more people than you, we will continue to rule. It is not fair that after eight years of a northerner being president, a political party will be talking about fielding another northerner again in 2023… So, in 2023, we expect them to take a stand and respect the agreement and reciprocate.”

The Movement for Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) also weighed in on the matter, and said the plot to scheme Igbo out of 2023 presidency shows how other groups in Nigeria hate the region.

According to leader of MASSOB, Mr. Uchenna Madu: “Igbo should forget about being president of Nigeria. Hausa Fulani and Yoruba are always seeing Igbo as Biafrans, Igbo should better behave, think, act and focus as Biafrans. They do not want a Biafra as president of Nigeria.”

For national leader of Ohanaeze Youth wing, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Arthur Obiora, Igbo presidency in 2023 is non-negotiable.

He said anybody who loves Nigeria must ensure that the South East produces the president for the sake of equity, peace, fairness and justice.

Reacting, the Coalition of South East Civil Society Organisations, flayed the comment, which it said is capable of sparking national unrest.

Co-convener of the group, Ibuchulwu Ezike said: “When there is no fairness, justice and respect for human rights in a society, there is likely to be tension, which may lead to confusion that may blow nobody any good.”

President of Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF) Prof, Uzodinma Nwala, toed the line of ABC Nwosu that the presidency is not the region’s primary issue.

“We don’t want to engage in idle debate. What is important for us now is how we can organise ourselves to protect our interest – economic, social, and political and other interests- in view of the pressures and forces against us. That is very primary for us. As things stand now, you get the presidency at their behest anytime they think we get presidency. The meaning of the statement is to tell us that we have no future in Nigeria. Therefore, if we want a future, we must work hard and create our own future, forge our own future and protect our own interest. That is the message they are giving us.”

For Okorie, the South East has to fight to get 2023 presidency, adding that every section of the country has the legitimate right to vie for the presidency in 2023.

“I have always maintained that nobody gives any person power on the basis of the milk of human kindness of the giver. In other words, political power is contested for and won or lost. For the Igbo presidency to work, it means that we have to win in a contest. Buhari never waited for the presidency to be zoned to either the North or to himself before he contested four times and eventually won. But the truth remains that the South East needs to get its act together. If they are waiting for the presidency to be micro zoned to the Igbo people, I do not see such possibility.”

Ok

Source

https://www.sunnewsonline.com/igbo-insists-on-2023-presidency/

I cant understand something in this country.

Lets rewind back to 1979. It was acceptable to have Ibo as VP. When did it become taboo that Ibo is no longer electable to VP or President? Me I want know. What changed, where, when and why?

Where are nairaland archivists and historians to teach us....

The SE has a legitimate claim to the presidency...

But if my opinion is sought, I would advise PDP zones it's presidential ticket to the North, particularly the Northwest.

Then pair with an Igbo VP in Umahi or Obi.

With APC predictably likely to go with a Tinubu/Osibanjo paired with El'Rufai, I don't see how PDP will not come out tops.

Then the northern president should help douse the anti-Igbo sentiment up north to pave the way for his VP to succeed him after 8 years.

This might seem a long time to come but it's the only possible route.

Aside this, Igbo presidency will continue to be elusive.

Forget about 2023; lets demand good governance from those we have elected for the next 4 years first.

This is why we can't monitor what leaders do and hold them accountable, because, immediately after one election, we spend 4 years lobbying for who will get what in the next election.

why ibo don't want support southwest in 2023.

Awol1:
The SE has a legitimate claim to the presidency...

But if my opinion is sought, I would advise PDP zones it's presidential ticket to the North, particularly the Northwest.

Then pair with an Igbo VP in Umahi or Obi.

With APC predictably likely to go with a Tinubu/Osibanjo paired with El'Rufai, I don't see how PDP will not come out tops.

Then the northern president should help douse the anti-Igbo sentiment up north to pave the way for his VP to succeed him after 8 years.

This might seem a long time to come but it's the only possible route.

Aside this, Igbo presidency will continue to be elusive.

So in short you want North to handover to you in 2031, you dont want to compete for it in 2023?

BuhariAdvocate:
why ibo don't want support southwest in 2023.

Thats the quickest way they can get it but they dont know how.

MetaPhysical:


So in short you want North to handover to you in 2031, you dont want to compete for it in 2023?

Igbos can't rule this country in the next 10 years.

MetaPhysical:
I cant understand something in this country.

Lets rewind back to 1979. It was acceptable to have Ibo as VP. When did it become taboo that Ibo is no longer electable to VP or President? Me I want know. What changed, where, when and why?

Where are nairaland archivists and historians to teach us....

I have just 1 answer for you:

Nnamdi Kanu.

He revealed to us all the secret hatred Igbos had for us. He showed us that Igbos would carry out genocide on other Nigerians like they did in 1966 of they have the chance.
He showed us that very senior Igbo politicians carried hate in their hearts towards other Nigerians.
He showed us that few Igbos who don't hate other Nigerians are hated by majority of Igbos and seen as saboteurs.
And most of all, he showed us that Igbos aren't committed to the Nigerian project.

Kanu showed us the true nature of Igbos and we have all sworn to treat Igbos exactly how they treat others.

Another Igbo tribalist thread.... it seems Igbo gives life to threads....

If these tribalists dont mention Igbo, they believe they have not said anything.

Nigeria will be voting there first Ignoring president in 2023.

Ogbonnaya onu/ Shettima in APC 2023

Peter Obi/ Tambuwal in PDP 2023

Awa Omo yooba MA dIBO fun Ibo ni 2023. Insha Allah!

IboIBO 2023.

https://www.nairaland.com/5124515/why-yoruba-support-igbo-presidency

Hotfreezer:

Igbos can't rule this country in the next 10 years.

point of order! in the next 35 years.

DamolaIbrahim:
Nigeria will be voting there first Ignoring president in 2023.

Ogbonnaya onu/ Shettima in APC 2023

Peter Obi/ Tambuwal in PDP 2023

Awa Omo yooba MA dIBO fun Ibo ni 2023. Insha Allah!

IboIBO 2023.

https://www.nairaland.com/5124515/why-yoruba-support-igbo-presidency

Ifeanyi Chukwu. Stop spamming NL with this nonsense. It’s easier to get Biafra than become a president in Nigeria for your people.

Getting rid of you lot will be good riddance for the SW

Nothing for Igbos region.

Imagine opening a thread to discuss IGBO people that don't give a fuuuccckk about you. OP ...this is the eight thread you are opening to discuss IGBO affairs.

Stop being a dinosaur in your thinking..everyday IGBO this IGBO that!....haba...dem swear for una? ?

DamolaIbrahim:
Nigeria will be voting there first Ignoring president in 2023.

Ogbonnaya onu/ Shettima in APC 2023

Peter Obi/ Tambuwal in PDP 2023

Awa Omo yooba MA dIBO fun Ibo ni 2023. Insha Allah!

IboIBO 2023.

https://www.nairaland.com/5124515/why-yoruba-support-igbo-presidency

Ogbonnaya Onu ko, Ogbonnaya Enu ni.

Most sellable candidate in Igboland is Rochas. He can get Northern votes. Any other person in Igboland can't get half of what Rochas is getting.

But with the direction the SE is towing, it seems 3048 is the turn of the SE.

MetaPhysical:


Thats the quickest way they can get it but they dont know how.

So the quickest way is to support services in '23 and you think the north Will relax in 2031 for the igbos to take over!

Your first post was sensible but this one,I wonder if you people think at all

gurnam:


Ifeanyi Chukwu. Stop spamming NL with this nonsense. It’s easier to get Biafra than become a president in Nigeria for your people.

Getting rid of you lot will be good riddance for the SW

See supposed elderly person!!
What a shame

DabuIIIT:


So the quickest way is to support services in '23 and you think the north Will relax in 2031 for the igbos to take over!

Your first post was sensible but this one,I wonder if you people think at all

That's why I have been saying that The Year of Our Lord 3048 is the year of Igbo presidency.

Hotfreezer:


Ogbonnaya Onu ko, Ogbonnaya Enu ni.

Most sellable candidate in Igboland is Rochas. He can get Northern votes. Any other person in Igboland can't get half of what Rochas is getting.

But with the direction the SE is towing, it seems 3048 is the turn of the SE.

Oga lamentationist, if you like claim say na year 5041 e go be e no concern us. Dr Ogbonnaya is not like our typical yprub politician who runs from party to party, he has been with Buhari since ANPP days. A very principled Igbo man.

He will likely be your presidential candidate in APC. To make because you voted 2 presidential winners in 2015 and 2019 after donkey years in opposition doldrums no mean say you don get say.

Sabi ya level.

IboIBO 2023.

Boring boring abeg

MetaPhysical:
Several weeks to the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari for second term, debates and discussions as to where his successor should come from in 2023 have begun, with Igbo leaders insisting that it would be the turn of the South East, for the sake of equity, justice and fair play.

President of Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), Yerima Shettima, had let the cat out of the bag last month that the North might compete for the position in 2023. Last weekend, former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal and former federal lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, joined Shettima to say that south should forget about 2023.

However, prominent Igbo leaders including former health minister, ABC Nwosu, President of Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF), Prof. Uzodinma Nwala, National Chairman of United Progressive Party (UPP) and Chief Goddy Uwazurike, lawyer and former President- General, Aka Ikenga have reacted, with apex Igbo body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo asking Southeastners to discountenance the statements.

Ohanaeze said the conspiracy against Igbo would collapse like pack of cards.

Deputy National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze, Chuks Ibegbu, advised Igbo not to be jittery whenever some persons speak in the country claiming to be speaking for their people.

“Which North are they speaking for; there is no monolithic North again? Are they speaking for the people of the Middle Belt who are calling for restructuring; those who have been repeatedly killed by terrorist Fulani herdsmen or are they speaking for the over 10 million Talakawas or 10 million Almajiri? The political dynamics would determine who will become what in 2023. Four years is long enough for anything to happen,” Ibegbu said.

Prof. Nwosu also dismissed the 2023 talk as mere provocation unworthy of response from serious Igbo leader.

“They can invite a Chadian or Nigerien to become the president. What we are fixated on is restructuring. We want the Federal Government unbundled with greater power to the federations units. The Igbo’s preoccupation is to be allowed to develop at our own pace through restructuring. ”

Speaking on the matter, Uwazurike, said: “The constitution says power must go around. This means nobody or group should monopolise power. It is unconstitutional for a section of the country to say we are in power and we will continue to be in power. I know the All Progressives Congress (APC) is talking about the rotation of power between the North and South. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is talking about rotating power among the six geo-political zones. Since 1999, the South West has had a chance, the North West has had two chances, the South-South has taken a chance too. As it is, it remains the South East, the North Central and the North East which have yet to take their turn. The rotation arrangement is between the North and the South. So, when power comes back to the South in 2023, it should naturally go to the South East for equity and justice. It does not make sense to say because I have more people than you, we will continue to rule. It is not fair that after eight years of a northerner being president, a political party will be talking about fielding another northerner again in 2023… So, in 2023, we expect them to take a stand and respect the agreement and reciprocate.”

The Movement for Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) also weighed in on the matter, and said the plot to scheme Igbo out of 2023 presidency shows how other groups in Nigeria hate the region.

According to leader of MASSOB, Mr. Uchenna Madu: “Igbo should forget about being president of Nigeria. Hausa Fulani and Yoruba are always seeing Igbo as Biafrans, Igbo should better behave, think, act and focus as Biafrans. They do not want a Biafra as president of Nigeria.”

For national leader of Ohanaeze Youth wing, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Arthur Obiora, Igbo presidency in 2023 is non-negotiable.

He said anybody who loves Nigeria must ensure that the South East produces the president for the sake of equity, peace, fairness and justice.

Reacting, the Coalition of South East Civil Society Organisations, flayed the comment, which it said is capable of sparking national unrest.

Co-convener of the group, Ibuchulwu Ezike said: “When there is no fairness, justice and respect for human rights in a society, there is likely to be tension, which may lead to confusion that may blow nobody any good.”

President of Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF) Prof, Uzodinma Nwala, toed the line of ABC Nwosu that the presidency is not the region’s primary issue.

“We don’t want to engage in idle debate. What is important for us now is how we can organise ourselves to protect our interest – economic, social, and political and other interests- in view of the pressures and forces against us. That is very primary for us. As things stand now, you get the presidency at their behest anytime they think we get presidency. The meaning of the statement is to tell us that we have no future in Nigeria. Therefore, if we want a future, we must work hard and create our own future, forge our own future and protect our own interest. That is the message they are giving us.”

For Okorie, the South East has to fight to get 2023 presidency, adding that every section of the country has the legitimate right to vie for the presidency in 2023.

“I have always maintained that nobody gives any person power on the basis of the milk of human kindness of the giver. In other words, political power is contested for and won or lost. For the Igbo presidency to work, it means that we have to win in a contest. Buhari never waited for the presidency to be zoned to either the North or to himself before he contested four times and eventually won. But the truth remains that the South East needs to get its act together. If they are waiting for the presidency to be micro zoned to the Igbo people, I do not see such possibility.”

Power is not given but taken

A welcome idea

Igbos should learn to ignore useless threads from attention-seeking,low-esteemed afonjas who needs anti-Igbo threads like this to survive.

These bald-headed gay midgets need attention from Igbos on Nairaland to reassure them they are human and not animals like folks in reality makes them feel

.Ignore threads like this and the op and his afonja gay partners perishes.

Ziggylady:
Igbos should learn to ignore useless threads from attention-seeking,low-esteemed afonjas who needs anti-Igbo threads like this to survive.

These bald-headed gay midgets need attention from Igbos on Nairaland to reassure them they are human and not animals like folks in reality makes them feel

.Ignore threads like this and the op and his afonja gay partners perishes.

You don't even know your own people.

The fixation is the other way round.

what USA said will happen in 2015. may happen in 2023 unless north allow south to produce president . obasanjo spent 8years and Yaradua and Buhari have spent more than 8years. it remains south again in 2023. it's not negotiable but the battle will be between south east and south west.

gurnam:


You just dey change handle as if Seun is paying you per handle

Idiat

Ilugunmental

Just two months ago, ibo were wailing that the country would not survive another 4 years of PMB, now they can't even wait for him to be sworn in, they have started scheming for 2023. Flat heads.