From his last statement, it is obvious that he is protecting the interest of the northern region.
That is expected of a regional leader.
Now let us consider his comments on northeners being employed in the western or eastern region.
How many northerners can we find today in government parastatals in the s.west, s.east, and s.south today?
He just doesn't want a situation where people from other region would dominate his own region.
His statement about the Igbo's would be wrong as the President of Nigeria today.
Let us forgive the errors of our heroes past so that Nigeria will move forward.