Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, says the zoning
arrangement for political offices should be respected ahead of the 2023
elections.
Amaechi, who spoke during a Channels TV programme on Sunday,
said the arrangement, which is usually between the north and south, should
remain the same.
In Nigeria, political offices — especially the presidency —
are rotated on the basis of geographical zones, from the time of Olusegun
Obasanjo up till the administration of President Muhamadu Buhari who is from
Katsina state.
Some Nigerians have started clamouring that the presidency
should return to the south with the 2023 election.
Asked by the anchor if the All Progressives Congress (APC)
will consider giving the south-east a chance for the presidency in 2023,
Amaechi responded: “It is a difficult question for me to respond to. I just
believe that the zoning which was done in the north and south should be
respected, just like Fashola said.”
The minister who is from Rivers state, also said it is “a
bit too early” to have conversations about contesting for president either in
2023 or afterwards.
“The best conversation to have now is how to deliver on the
railway, maritime as it pertains to the responsibility assigned to me by the
president,” the minister said.
“Why not allow me to complete the responsibility that has
been given to me by the president which is being the minister of
transportation.”
Amaechi’s comments align with that of Babatunde Fashola,
minister of works and housing, who said about a week ago that the APC must
respect its zoning agreement which would see a southerner replace Buhari.
However, some notable politicians from the north, including
Nasir el-Rufai have opposed zoning of political offices.
The Kaduna state governor said competence trumps
power-sharing.
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