The Chairman, Northern Elders Forum, Prof Ango Abdullahi has
said Nigeria’s political situation was the major issue that dominated his
discussion with former president Olusegun Obasanjo during the latter’s visit to
Zaria, Kaduna State.
Speaking in an interview, the former Vice Chancellor of
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) explained that, “The first thing the former
president said was ‘are we heading towards a new leadership that will take us
out of the huge challenges bedevilling the country?’ Because there were
divergent views on whether the nation is on the right track or not.”
Prof. Abdullahi stated that he and Obasanjo seemed to share
the same view regarding the two major presidential flagbearers contesting for
the apex seat of the nation, saying that they all felt that both Bola Ahmed
Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar do not have what it takes to fix the challenges
bedevilling the nation.
The Chairman of Northern Elders’ Forum explained that that
had been his personal stance, and he still maintains it.
He stressed that it was borne out of the fact that he knew
both of them too well, and going by their antecedents and track record of
services, he doesn’t think they have what it takes to fix the challenges in the
country.
Abdullahi observed that Nigerians may decide to go for an
option elsewhere since there are 15 other candidates aspiring for the exalted
seat.
Speaking on the stance of the Northern Elders’ Forum, the
NEF chairman opined that the Northern region was more concerned on quality
leadership irrespective of where it comes from.
Abdullahi, however, hoped that such quality leader would
emerge from the North.
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