Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - The Northern Elders Forum has expressed its deepest regrets over its decision to vote for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections.
The forum said the North has learned its
lesson, adding that there has been a heightened security challenge under the
Tinubu-led administration.
The spokesperson of the forum, Abdul-Azeez
Suleiman, disclosed this in a recent interview with The Guardian. According to
him, the recent abduction of school children in Kuriga, Kaduna depicts the
government’s failure to protect its citizens, despite being in office for only
a few months.
On recent gestures of former Anambra
Governor, Peter Obi, towards northern communities, Suleiman acknowledged them
but reiterated that the region had learned from their past mistake in voting
for Tinubu, adding that such errors would not likely be repeated in the future.
“The North made a mistake in voting Bola
Tinubu to the presidency in 2023, and it is unlikely that they will repeat the
same error in the future.”
They have learned from their past misstep
and will strive to select a candidate who can unite the country and govern in
the best interests of all Nigerians.
Moving forward, the North will be more
cautious in selecting a candidate for the presidency. They will prioritize
someone who is seen as more inclusive, less controversial, and more aligned
with the interests of all regions of the country.
The mistake of supporting Tinubu in 2023
has taught them the importance of unity and consensus in selecting a candidate
for the highest office in the land,” he was quoted as saying.
Recall Tinubu in the last election, polled
a total of 8,794,726 votes nationwide, with the northern region contributing
approximately 5.4 million of those votes.
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