A coalition of northern youths
has backed the South South region to produce the country’s next President after
Muhammadu Buhari.
The coalition said it is unfair
and wicked for the North to succeed President Buhari.
The coalition, under the umbrella
of Arewa Youths Assembly, said the search has started for a South-South
candidate between the age bracket of 40-50 years for the position.
The decision of the coalition was
made public at a press conference yesterday by its leader, Mohammed Salihu
Danlam.
Danlam added, “The north has
occupied leadership position of the country since independence, more than any
other region; it is time for South-South youths to produce the president in
2023.
“Whosoever wants to emerge must
have a global inter-disciplinary perspective, must engage in long term
empirical planning, have a strong communication skills, must be able to
prioritise social justice and well-being over financial growth.
“Nigerian is a nation standing
half in the light of progress and promise and half in darkness of injustice. We
lived in a period of grave uncertainty.
“As things now stand, we have no
idea where the nation would be heading to if the North retains power in 2023.
“The greatest challenge facing
Nigeria today is that of leadership Nigeria needs a leader that the people can
identify with and can inspire them to greater height.
“We are calling for power shift
to the calm surface of the burning hydrocarbon, the land of the South-South.
With this timely intervention ahead of 2023, we are championing the course of
youths within the age bracket of 40 to 50 years to lead Nigeria to the promise
land.
“A vibrant youth who is
detribalized,with vision to foresee the needs of the people and must be
compassionate enough to match these needs with actions.
“We are with our brothers from
South-South to produce a youthful leader with depth and substance. The- not-
too -young -bill signed by the president gave birth for building the next
generation of leaders.
“As 2023 hits the airwaves, the
political gladiators should be aware that the stories that occupy a significant
portion in the history of our dear nation today is the search for a credible
leader to lead Nigeria from South-South in 2023 because the nation’s future is
in the hands of its youth.
“Nigeria must get it right by
producing a youthful president from South-South who represents tolerance,
inclusiveness, love and compassion for all Nigeria – a president who combines
courage, patriotism, tact, diplomacy and intellect for navigating the murky
waters of politics in Nigeria.
“Yakubu Gowon became Head of
State at 32 years; Muritala Mohammaed, 37 years; Olusegun Obasanjo, 38 years;
French President, Emmanuel Macron,39 years; Kim Jong-un of North Korea, 35years;
and two years ago in Kenya, a 23-year-old undergraduate Mohammed M. Black won
and became the youngest member of parliament in Kenya.”
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