The 11 northern Progressive governors' decision to zone the All Progressive Congress' presidential ticket to the South ahead of the party's primary scheduled for the 6th and 8th of this month has been roundly rejected by the northern youths.
Following a statement of resolution released by the governors on Saturday, after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, northern youths said in a press conference that the governors should be completely ignored because their resolution is completely unacceptable.
The youths said in a video address to the press obtained by The Trumpet that the 11 governors' decision to shift power to the south after only two terms of President Buhari spent by the region is an act of selfishness and selfish interest. It went on to say that the south has been in power for 12 years, including the administrations of Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, and that a northern candidate should be allowed to fly the APC flag in 2023.
The Northern Youth Alliance, or AREWA, has also stated emphatically that the 11 governors' statement will be a costly mistake for the APC, adding that it is not in the best interests of the country, but of the 11 self-centered individuals who wrote to the president.
The statement by Northern States APC Governors and Political Leaders read, "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 anyway 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."
The resolution signed by governor Aminu Bello Masari, Katsina State; Abubakar Sani Bello, Niger State; Abdullahi A. Sule, Nasarawa State, Prof. B.G. Umara Zulum, Borno State; Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, Kaduna State; Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, Gombe State; Bello M. Matawalle, Zamfara State; Simon Bako Lalong Plateau State; Senator Aliyu Wamakko, former governor Sokoto State; Dr. A.U. Ganduje, Kano State; and Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu Governor of Kebbi State was completely condemned by the northern youths.
The youth also declared their disdain for the governors, warning the ruling party not to take the risk of succumbing to the "self-centered" governors' appeal.
Meanwhile, Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) has said that the outcome of the meeting between the president and aspirants on Saturday night was for the presidential aspirants to go and consult, build consensus, and come up with a formidable candidate.
Adesina said that was the president's address to the aspirants, clearing the air on rumors circulating that the president has backed a southern candidate.
meruwa arewa.. see as dem be self... selfish maaalu . I swear these set of people no fit think on their own. Anything wey one aboki with agbada tell dem is what they do... Awon osinwin eniyan...alimajiri smellows
The idiots did not say that Yorubas sold their conscience to Buhari when ACN with 5 governors ceded the Presidency to CPC which had just two governors at that time.
They pushed Northerners to aspire and buy forms, so that PDP can present a Northerner, Atiku
Now, they've dribbled PDP into chosing a Northerner, and they have gone back to chose a Southerner
PDP will be hated forever, for betraying the South, and betraying Nigeria's quest for equity, justice and fairness... #copied
I think that Buhari may not be as dull as we are thinking. He really played PDP on this one. He even made PDP to chase away Peter Pandora Obituary. Imagine Peter Pandora Obituary and Tambuwal as VP against Tinubu and Boss Mustapha or Dogara as VP. It would have been a very tight contest.
Odds against Tinubu presidency are choice of running mate, uncouth mouth, arrogancy, health status and corruption. Christian cannot represent the north as VP with Atiku on ballot. Mind you Buhari won Atiku by 3 million votes in. 2019. If APC presents muslim-muslim ticket , Tinubu cannot win. This is year 2023. North is not that stupid. Atiku also gets followers in north. Votes in the north would be divided and Christian South will massively vote for Atiku because of a Christian running mate.
North actually wants a politically weak southerner to win.
Millimann: This is why I respect Obi. His leaving the big parties shows that he has self confidence. Even if he fails to win, his integrity remains intact. I am voting for him.
Oluboh: *On The Request by 11 Northern Governors to Zone Presidency to South; Delegate Permutations That Will Favor Yahaya Bello*
1. Tinubu will not step down for Osinbajo, neither will Osinbajo.....
2. The south west and north west votes will be shared between both of them
3. The south east and south south will not support the southern zoning demanded by the 11 northern governors because it is obviously to the interest of Tinubu and Osinbajo
4. With a south west ticket, no VP for South East nor south south. It is then easier to get bloc support of south East and south south.
5. The north Central and north east can work together with the south East and south south for a Yahaya Bello flagbeareship.
6. Only the above can guarantee the south East or south south a VP slot.
The 11 Northern Governors have made a terrible mistake.
Continue with your beer parlour analysis 4 ur mind now, u think say u Don talk sense
I am sometime in wonder if this northern youth really are sensible. They said the 11 governors and president is selfish to say power should go to the south hmm. Then they the youth are very greedy, they are all fools
The issue is that.. Most southern youths are stupid to always believe every northern state are as bigotted as Sokoto, and kano....most times when I hear them say north, I wonder if they forget that Kogi,Kwara,benue,nassarawa, and plateau states are also northern states..
these are neutral states.Even adamawa and taraba are neutral states..Most folks come online, read things without verifying then go about spreading jargons.
God bless you this morning. Most often when people from the aforementioned states support any part of the South, another part of the South will call one names. Most northerners are peaceful but the violent ones are few. Not all northerners speak hausa neither do all share in grabbing power at all cost.
Oluboh: *On The Request by 11 Northern Governors to Zone Presidency to South; Delegate Permutations That Will Favor Yahaya Bello*
1. Tinubu will not step down for Osinbajo, neither will Osinbajo.....
2. The south west and north west votes will be shared between both of them
3. The south east and south south will not support the southern zoning demanded by the 11 northern governors because it is obviously to the interest of Tinubu and Osinbajo
4. With a south west ticket, no VP for South East nor south south. It is then easier to get bloc support of south East and south south.
5. The north Central and north east can work together with the south East and south south for a Yahaya Bello flagbeareship.
6. Only the above can guarantee the south East or south south a VP slot.
The 11 Northern Governors have made a terrible mistake.
Junks analysis!. The Governors have spoken. They dictate to delegates on the candidate to vote.
Lugard is currently suffering in Hell. Abacha is raping him every minute.
Your parents are more guilty than Lord Lugard for consummating & conceiving you in Nigeria, I believe from your tone you are presently receiving the punishment of your parent’s actions in the land of the living?
I wonder the punishment your parents will receive when they get to where you say Lord Lugard is today?
The hatred by IPOB will not get better until they see defeat of their god father Atiku and their celebrity motivational speakers like Peter Obi and star boy. Both star boy and Peter Obi should be selling ice cream and pop corn. Not in politics. Politics is rugged and requires tough talking person like Tinubu.
Oluboh: *On The Request by 11 Northern Governors to Zone Presidency to South; Delegate Permutations That Will Favor Yahaya Bello*
1. Tinubu will not step down for Osinbajo, neither will Osinbajo.....
2. The south west and north west votes will be shared between both of them
3. The south east and south south will not support the southern zoning demanded by the 11 northern governors because it is obviously to the interest of Tinubu and Osinbajo
4. With a south west ticket, no VP for South East nor south south. It is then easier to get bloc support of south East and south south.
5. The north Central and north east can work together with the south East and south south for a Yahaya Bello flagbeareship.
6. Only the above can guarantee the south East or south south a VP slot.
The 11 Northern Governors have made a terrible mistake.
