By Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin


Alleges region’s marginalization, insists North no longer one entity



Some indigenes of the North Central zone under the auspices of North Central Peoples Forum (NCPF) have urged other geo-political zones in the country to concede the presidency to the region in 2023.

The NCPF said the region was yet to have a shot at the presidency under a democratic setting.

The Kogi State House of Assembly recently canvassed for the zoning of the presidency to the North Central in 2023.

Addressing reporters in Ilorin, Kwara State on Saturday ahead of the launch of the state’s chapter of NCPF, the Secretary General, Khaleel Bolaji, said: “I am not mincing words. The North Central has over the years been marginalised.

“What the Kogi State House is saying, that the region should produce the next president come 2023, is correct.

“I am on the same page with them as an individual and as the Secretary General of NCPF.

“All the remaining five zones in the country have produced the president of the country while the North Central is yet to have a shot at it under a democratic setting.

Name them: Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe of South East, Goodluck Jonathan of South-South, Olusegun Obasanjo of South West.

“Of course, the North West has had a shot at it up to four times, and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was from the North East.

“Our votes in the North Central are more than the South West votes. But because the South West has the press to make the noise, it always gets its ways.

“If politics about number, then we should be placed properly.”

Alhaji Bolaji added that the North Central zone had not been accorded its rightful place in the scheme of things in the larger northern region.

“There is no disputing the fact that the North Central geopolitical zone is part of the North, but the North is not one.

“We are one in terms of understanding one another. But when it comes to sharing the benefits, you will discover that there are disparities.

“For instance, nobody can be minister of Niger Delta except he is from that region. Abuja is in the North Central but over the years, majority of the ministers from the Federal Capital Territory have been outside of the North Central zone. This is part of what we are talking about.

“I can say that 80 per cent of solid mineral resources are from this zone. Rivers Niger and Benue are from here.

“Indeed, this is the zone that is holding Nigeria. We are the food basket of the country. These are the things we want Nigerians to know.

“The launching of the forum is the beginning of a new dawn in terms of politics for the geo-political region.

“With the forum in place, the region will now be able to do the needful in terms of making sure that our people get their rightful place in the context of Nigeria.

“This is not a breakaway from Arewa Consultative Forum (AC). We are part and parcel of ACF.”

https://thenationonlineng.net/2023-other-regions-should-concede-presidency-to-north-central-says-forum/

what will it benefit me if the president is from my geopolitical zone

Of course, they also have the right to demand for presidency..

But walk the talk

Youve A Genuinue Point But The Core North May Not Be Well-disposed To This.

Always chasing after power but can't chase after terrorist ravaging their area.

Trash

Is it no longer between the North and South?

People always twisting the narrative...going by the comments.it's obvious they want to cleverly remove the military era because they dominate that hands down. Also the North central abi middle belt had enjoyed the most under that tenue. Making only calculations and claims under democratic dispensation is unfair.

As well, it can also be said Tafawa Balewa and Nnamdi Azikiwe can not lead at the same. It's either NE or SE was in leadership at one time. Lumping them together is being smart by half . If not one could also suggest VPs be considered in the representation again they NC or MB have good representation. The NC & MB should be grateful. They have being part of every governent and have led governments over the years. Always acting as if they are bystanders is not fair. Both military and civilian that have ran things significantly.

That said, on a more fair note. it's only Igbos that have not had a fair shot at the presidency. Although it's all about how the Igbos play it that's there problem. There attitude towards abd appeal to others is there undoing. They need to get pass all this being a hater or outright being ethnocentric and embrace partnership with others.

You can't abuse people or be critical of them and hope to form alliance or get support.Others wont subject themselves to supporting you, unless you begin to reach out.Dont treat it as if you own them or by being critical of them you can arm twist them if anything.

Be it Naija or Biafra you will need your neighbors that is a fact as no man is an Island. It's all about winning more friends, hearts and minds.

Above all Nigeria need a good leader anyhow anyhow.

I think is time another region have a try.

I really don't see anything bad if East or North Central vie for the position

Nothing like north central
North is north
Stupid fools

limeta:
Nothing like north central
North is north
Stupid fools

What you saying? What do you mean north is north?

NC is the most heterogeneous zone in NIgeria. They are distinctive from other northern people. You people only use them to achieve your selfish aims.

In Obasanjo's book, My Watch, some northern elites came to him to let him know that the north is not happy with him because of some vital positions he was giving NC. In their words, "they are not original northerners". Pick the book and read.

Even Many parts of NE are distinctive.

Ok

Kingscee:
By Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin


Alleges region’s marginalization, insists North no longer one entity



Some indigenes of the North Central zone under the auspices of North Central Peoples Forum (NCPF) have urged other geo-political zones in the country to concede the presidency to the region in 2023.

The NCPF said the region was yet to have a shot at the presidency under a democratic setting.

The Kogi State House of Assembly recently canvassed for the zoning of the presidency to the North Central in 2023.

Addressing reporters in Ilorin, Kwara State on Saturday ahead of the launch of the state’s chapter of NCPF, the Secretary General, Khaleel Bolaji, said: “I am not mincing words. The North Central has over the years been marginalised.

“What the Kogi State House is saying, that the region should produce the next president come 2023, is correct.

“I am on the same page with them as an individual and as the Secretary General of NCPF.

“All the remaining five zones in the country have produced the president of the country while the North Central is yet to have a shot at it under a democratic setting.

Name them: Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe of South East, Goodluck Jonathan of South-South, Olusegun Obasanjo of South West.

“Of course, the North West has had a shot at it up to four times, and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was from the North East.

“Our votes in the North Central are more than the South West votes. But because the South West has the press to make the noise, it always gets its ways.

“If politics about number, then we should be placed properly.”

Alhaji Bolaji added that the North Central zone had not been accorded its rightful place in the scheme of things in the larger northern region.

“There is no disputing the fact that the North Central geopolitical zone is part of the North, but the North is not one.

“We are one in terms of understanding one another. But when it comes to sharing the benefits, you will discover that there are disparities.

“For instance, nobody can be minister of Niger Delta except he is from that region. Abuja is in the North Central but over the years, majority of the ministers from the Federal Capital Territory have been outside of the North Central zone. This is part of what we are talking about.

“I can say that 80 per cent of solid mineral resources are from this zone. Rivers Niger and Benue are from here.

“Indeed, this is the zone that is holding Nigeria. We are the food basket of the country. These are the things we want Nigerians to know.

“The launching of the forum is the beginning of a new dawn in terms of politics for the geo-political region.

“With the forum in place, the region will now be able to do the needful in terms of making sure that our people get their rightful place in the context of Nigeria.

“This is not a breakaway from Arewa Consultative Forum (AC). We are part and parcel of ACF.”

https://thenationonlineng.net/2023-other-regions-should-concede-presidency-to-north-central-says-forum/

Does this not show north central never existed?

ehinmowo:


What you saying? What do you mean north is north?

NC is the most heterogeneous zone in NIgeria. They are distinctive from other northern people. You people only use them to achieve your selfish aims.

In Obasanjo's book, My Watch, some northern elites came to him to let him know that the north is not happy with him because of some vital positions he was giving NC. In their words, "they are not original northerners". Pick the book and read.

Even Many parts of NE are distinctive.

Lef me hand pls
Where were you 2015
North is north