“In 1999, the ticket was Olusegun Obasanjo versus Olu Falae; In 2007, it was the late Yar’Adua versus Muhammadu Buhari; and in 2019, it was Buhari versus Abubakar Atiku.”
It stated that the demand for South East to produce the next occupant of the topmost office in the land was in the spirit of equity, justice and fair play, noting that the move would strengthen unity and promote a sense of belonging.
Advancing reasons why Ndigbo should produce Buhari’s successor, Ibegbu stated: “In 1999, the ticket was Olusegun Obasanjo versus Olu Falae; In 2007, it was the late Yar’Adua versus Muhammadu Buhari; and in 2019, it was Buhari versus Abubakar Atiku. So in 2023, it should be Igbo versus Igbo. With this arrangement, Nigerians can then make their choice among the array of Igbo candidates.”
Regarding the recent deportation of almajirai by some northern states for onward movement to the south, Ibegbu called on the Federal Government never to resuscitate such institution again in the north, stressing that it was “thoroughly abused by some northern power brokers.”He, however, advised leaders of the northern region to rehabilitate the affected persons and discourage their emigration.
Its national coordinator, Rev Okechukwu Obioha, during a live programme yesterday in Enugu, asserted that the clamour had become a national challenge.
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