In a shocking turn of events, North-Central stakeholders have made a surprising request. They have asked President Bola Tinubu to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate in the 2027 election. The demand has sparked controversy, with some stakeholders and party leaders supporting the move, while others remain opposed.
The stakeholders cite decades of marginalization. They highlight exclusion from the presidency and vice presidency as the primary reason for their demand. They argue that the North-Central region has been unfairly denied its rightful place in the country’s leadership, despite its significant contributions to the nation’s development.
Ireport247new.com gathered that the stakeholders have begun consultation with political bigwigs and former public office holders to actualise their aspiration.
The stakeholders held a closed-door meeting on Saturday with the former National Security Adviser, Gen. Aliyu Gusau (retd), the Onah of Abaji, His Royal Highness, Musa Yunusa, a former lawmaker, Senator John Danboyi, and other undisclosed individuals to push for the agenda of North Central presidency.
The Chairman of the North-Central Renaissance Movement, Prof Nghargbu K’tso, led the delegation and disclosed this information in a statement released to the public
The statement read, “The North Central is strengthening advocacy for the return of presidency to the zone come 2027 through high-level consultations with prominent figures in the geo-political zone and Nigeria at large.”
“We appealed for the cooperation of Nigerians to make the agitation a reality and put the region in the equation of other zones who have enjoyed the constitutional right of producing president and vice president in Nigeria as the zone has what it takes to lead rather than to be led all the times.”
The demand has sparked discussions and debates, with some stakeholders and party leaders supporting the move. Others, however, remain opposed, citing concerns about the potential impact on the party’s chances in the 2027 election.
The North-Central Renaissance Movement is a group of stakeholders and activists from the North-Central region who are advocating for greater representation and inclusion in the country’s leadership. The group has been vocal about its demands, citing the need for fairness, equity, and justice.
The presidency has a significant impact on the country’s development and progress. The North-Central region’s demand for greater representation in the presidency is driven by a desire to see the region’s interests and concerns addressed.
The 2027 election is shaping up to be a crucial contest, with several stakeholders and parties vying for power. The North-Central stakeholders’ demand for Shettima’s removal is likely to play a significant role in the election, with some stakeholders and party leaders supporting the move.
This development occurs just two days after a significant gathering of stakeholders and party leaders from the region, who united at a press conference to pledge their collective efforts towards producing the next President, citing 65 years of perceived marginalization as the driving force behind their decision.
In conclusion, the North-Central stakeholders’ demand for Shettima’s removal has sparked controversy and debate. While some stakeholders and party leaders support the move, others remain opposed. The outcome remains uncertain, but the stakeholders are determined to push their agenda forward.