Don’t risk our votes by zoning presidency to other regions: Group warns parties
PROF. K’TSO NGHARGBU, CHAIRMAN NORTH-CENTRAL RENAISSANCE MOVEMENT BRIEFING NEWSMEN ON ZONING OF 2027 PRESIDENTIAL TICK ON TUESDAY IN ABUJA
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He said Nigerians were tired of recycled leaders.
He noted that the North-Central remained the bridge-builder the nation needed, being home to major ethnic groups and endowed with the largest concentration of mineral resources.
Nghargbu emphasised the region’s contributions to Nigeria’s economic and political development, noting its role in powering the nation through numerous hydroelectric dams.
“Our zone has laid a robust foundation for economic diversification, showcasing our commitment to national progress,” he said.
He underscored the North-Central’s role in fostering national unity, particularly during the Nigerian civil war, and its consistent support for candidates from other regions.
“The North-Central has been a pillar of national cohesion, a geopolitical bridge embodying Nigeria’s diversity with its mix of ethnic groups, including Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba in Kogi and Kwara, and Igbo in Kogi and Benue,” he said.
He said the zone’s diversity equipped it to produce a leader capable of managing Nigeria’s complex social fabric and promoting inclusivity.
Nghargbu highlighted the region’s wealth of talent, saying it had produced exceptional leaders, technocrats, and professionals ready to deliver transformative governance for Nigerians.
He described the zone’s 2027 presidential aspiration as an opportunity to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and promote regional unity.
He added that a North-Central presidency would help address current challenges while laying the foundation for a prosperous future.(https://newsatlarge.ng)