By Rukevwe Ebesekaye

January 8 2015 Zaria Kaduna State, the former spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum Professor Ango Abdullahi declared that the organization has endorsed General Buhari for the 2015 presidential election. The rationale for this decision hinges primarily on power rotation to the north based on equity, justice, and fairness. The organization asserted that the PDP has breached its constitution thereby being unfair and unjust to the north. While a significant number of Nigerians from the south share this sentiment, the majority were already disenchanted with the PDP's failure in government especially with handling insecurity and corruption. On the other hand, the general sentiment of the north was that power must go to the north for equity, justice, and fairness. This monumental endorsement and the general sentiment were reflected in the voting pattern of the north which helped in ousting President Jonathan from the south and enthroned President Buhari from the north. At the heart of the northern agitation for power was a certain Atiku Abubakar who was a former vice president and desperately wanted to be president. Unfortunately for him, power was given to Buhari by God and the Nigerian people. If President Buhari has used the goodwill he got in 2015 to serve the Nigerian people and sufficiently solve their problems is left for the Nigerian people to judge.


Fast forward to 2019, Atiku had returned to the party he threw under the bus and had clinched the presidential ticket in a primary election contested only by northerners. The "repentant" PDP argued that since the last candidate was from the south, it is only fair and just that the next candidate comes from the north to engender inclusivity and not repeat the mistake of 2015. Unfortunately for the perpetual presidential aspirant, he was given a bloody nose by the same general who had beaten him in the 2014 APC primaries.


The 2023 general election is upon us and now the die is cast. Guess who has manipulated and bullied his way into picking the ticket of the PDP? You don't have to strain your brain to answer as all have seen and heard that the man who once destroyed his party for being unjust and unfair to one section of Nigeria is now on the ballot against the principle of justice, fairness, and inclusiveness he once stood for. This is bad politics for Nigeria and it is against the greatest constitution God has given us which is the human conscience. Because of the unique situation, we are in as a nation still struggling to live in harmony, unity, and prosperity in diversity, what we have on the ballot right now is not only competence, capacity, and track record but also justice, fairness, and equity. Uniting Nigeria is not a mere word of mouth, it is a principle backed by action and the PDP and Atiku have fallen short in this regard.


Now Nigerians and the world are keenly looking to see what position the Northern Elders Forum and other prominent northern organizations would take. The hope and appeal are that they maintain the same position and principle they fought for in 2015 because what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. The Northern Elders Forum must not only defend the general interest of the North over the interest of a few northern politicians but must also place themselves as a pan-Nigerian group and help destroy this SEED OF ETHNIC SUPERIORITY being sown by Atiku Abubakar. Of the three frontrunners in this presidential election who coincidentally attended the Arewa Joint Committee interactive session, the Northern Elders Forum as well as other northern political and social groups should urgently endorse either of the southern candidates because the election is barely a week away and time is of the essence. They should also as a matter of transparency openly admonish northerners and by extension all Nigerians not to vote for Atiku Abubakar.


It has to be stated that there is no shortage of competent and credible people from all regions of the country who can lead Nigeria and in this race, Atiku ranks lower than his main competitors from the south. To be logically persuasive to those who would argue that they don't subscribe to sentimental argumentation in a democratic system, we will briefly outline the facts and records which don't lie. Of the three frontrunners, only Atiku hasn't held executive power for 8 years, therefore, has never been tested nor trusted for the security of the lives and properties of Nigerians. Only Atiku doesn't have a track record or educational qualification in the economic and financial sector and lastly, Atiku has the most baggage and scandals of corruption.


Nigerians must understand this is not the time to choose politicians with the largest political network, platform, or loyalists. We are at a critical time in our history and choosing people with verifiable track records, capacity, and courage to do the right thing is what Nigeria needs. We can't afford to have a president who has probably promised positions and opportunities to politicians even before he gets into office. Such a president will lack the political courage to take some tough decisions for the greater good of the country because they don't want to step on toes that assisted them to ascend power. With February 25th around the corner, Nigerians should reflect and vote wisely. In the words of the vice president of Nigeria Professor Yemi Osibanjo, "you cannot wish the country well and vote for someone you do not believe in". God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Ethnic superiority is far better than Muslim Muslim ticket. Muslim Muslim ticket is dead on arrival

Who is afraid

Let every region vote their own, na already tribal election

Both Atiku and tiunbu are the same , it's the turn of the south, yes in the south ,it's the turn of the south east

Atiku's efforts and that of cabal will only divide the country.

lawdrukky:
By Rukevwe Ebesekaye

January 8 2015 Zaria Kaduna State, the former spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum Professor Ango Abdullahi declared that the organization has endorsed General Buhari for the 2015 presidential election. The rationale for this decision hinges primarily on power rotation to the north based on equity, justice, and fairness. The organization asserted that the PDP has breached its constitution thereby being unfair and unjust to the north. While a significant number of Nigerians from the south share this sentiment, the majority were already disenchanted with the PDP's failure in government especially with handling insecurity and corruption. On the other hand, the general sentiment of the north was that power must go to the north for equity, justice, and fairness. This monumental endorsement and the general sentiment were reflected in the voting pattern of the north which helped in ousting President Jonathan from the south and enthroned President Buhari from the north. At the heart of the northern agitation for power was a certain Atiku Abubakar who was a former vice president and desperately wanted to be president. Unfortunately for him, power was given to Buhari by God and the Nigerian people. If President Buhari has used the goodwill he got in 2015 to serve the Nigerian people and sufficiently solve their problems is left for the Nigerian people to judge.


Fast forward to 2019, Atiku had returned to the party he threw under the bus and had clinched the presidential ticket in a primary election contested only by northerners. The "repentant" PDP argued that since the last candidate was from the south, it is only fair and just that the next candidate comes from the north to engender inclusivity and not repeat the mistake of 2015. Unfortunately for the perpetual presidential aspirant, he was given a bloody nose by the same general who had beaten him in the 2014 APC primaries.


The 2023 general election is upon us and now the die is cast. Guess who has manipulated and bullied his way into picking the ticket of the PDP? You don't have to strain your brain to answer as all have seen and heard that the man who once destroyed his party for being unjust and unfair to one section of Nigeria is now on the ballot against the principle of justice, fairness, and inclusiveness he once stood for. This is bad politics for Nigeria and it is against the greatest constitution God has given us which is the human conscience. Because of the unique situation, we are in as a nation still struggling to live in harmony, unity, and prosperity in diversity, what we have on the ballot right now is not only competence, capacity, and track record but also justice, fairness, and equity. Uniting Nigeria is not a mere word of mouth, it is a principle backed by action and the PDP and Atiku have fallen short in this regard.


Now Nigerians and the world are keenly looking to see what position the Northern Elders Forum and other prominent northern organizations would take. The hope and appeal are that they maintain the same position and principle they fought for in 2015 because what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. The Northern Elders Forum must not only defend the general interest of the North over the interest of a few northern politicians but must also place themselves as a pan-Nigerian group and help destroy this SEED OF ETHNIC SUPERIORITY being sown by Atiku Abubakar. Of the three frontrunners in this presidential election who coincidentally attended the Arewa Joint Committee interactive session, the Northern Elders Forum as well as other northern political and social groups should urgently endorse either of the southern candidates because the election is barely a week away and time is of the essence. They should also as a matter of transparency openly admonish northerners and by extension all Nigerians not to vote for Atiku Abubakar.


It has to be stated that there is no shortage of competent and credible people from all regions of the country who can lead Nigeria and in this race, Atiku ranks lower than his main competitors from the south. To be logically persuasive to those who would argue that they don't subscribe to sentimental argumentation in a democratic system, we will briefly outline the facts and records which don't lie. Of the three frontrunners, only Atiku hasn't held executive power for 8 years, therefore, has never been tested nor trusted for the security of the lives and properties of Nigerians. Only Atiku doesn't have a track record or educational qualification in the economic and financial sector and lastly, Atiku has the most baggage and scandals of corruption.


Nigerians must understand this is not the time to choose politicians with the largest political network, platform, or loyalists. We are at a critical time in our history and choosing people with verifiable track records, capacity, and courage to do the right thing is what Nigeria needs. We can't afford to have a president who has probably promised positions and opportunities to politicians even before he gets into office. Such a president will lack the political courage to take some tough decisions for the greater good of the country because they don't want to step on toes that assisted them to ascend power. With February 25th around the corner, Nigerians should reflect and vote wisely. In the words of the vice president of Nigeria Professor Yemi Osibanjo, "you cannot wish the country well and vote for someone you do not believe in". God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

go and sleep.... Tinubu is doing what? Religious supremacy which is far worse.

Yoruba's voted a northerner Buhari and rejected a southerner GEJ.

So instead of Tinubu let the north continue.

No time to read that textbook.

All I know is
Atiku=Tinubu

Tinubu is doing worst. The SE deserve to be the president in this election but Tinubu greed

Fuckyoumod:
go and sleep.... Tinubu is doing what? Religious supremacy which is far worse.

Yoruba's voted a northerner Buhari and rejected a southerner GEJ.

So instead of Tinubu let the north continue.

God bless you, shey na only Yoruba de South. They supported PMB against GEJ. Better let the North have it if not SE. Payback time

DennisEche:

God bless you, shey na only Yoruba de South. They supported PMB against GEJ. Better let the North have it if not SE. Payback time

lol.....you better hold your se......we no wan hear Biafra or death after the elections O.....your brother jona chose an igbo man as minister for state to represent Lagos a Yoruba land during his tenure, ignored the SW throughout, then started kneeling down up and down for support when elections drew close, is that how to get support?

You people should do your campaign and convince those you can convince on who to vote. Northern elders should take a stand let’s see, by January 8 2015 they have already decided so I don’t see the need why they are mute till election week

Guy cool down, stop lamenting. Atiku or Tinubu can never be the president of this country where the great Igbos would be involved.

It will never happen. I swear.

What would you do if they win? Cos the race it’s open and in a democratic system no tribe can revolt against an election. This thing no gra gra o. You must present convincing facts and solicit people’s support and vote for your candidate