2023 Presidency: North-Central Deserves It More Than The South-East – Yahaya Bello

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has thrown his weight behind the option for a northern candidate to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.

According to Yahaya on Tuesday, the north-central deserves a shot at the presidency than the south-east.

Naija News reports the Governor made the submission while speaking with State House correspondents in Abuja shortly after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari.

Though he agreed that both zones have not had too many chances at leading the Nation, the Kogi State Governor insisted that the north-central is more deserving of the post in 2023 and other regions should await their turn.

Bello said this while countering the position of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo for the 2023 presidency to be zoned to the south-east for fairness and justice.

He said: “Well, if you’re talking of south-east, then you will equally talk of north-central. Not only since 1999 but since 1960. So what do you say about north-central; both the president and vice-president?

“So put the situation of the south-east and that of north-central side by side, then who is more disadvantaged in terms of the position of presidency; both presidents and vice presidents? So if you put both sides together, then let’s do justice. And whichever way you look at it, I’m eminently qualified.”

Meanwhile, former Osun State Deputy Governor, Senator Iyiola Omisore has stated that those against the reelection bid of Governor Gboyega Oyetola are only wasting their time.

He stated this while speaking in Osogbo, the Osun capital, through the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Yemi Lawal.

The former lawmaker stated that he is focusing on getting Oyetola re-elected during the July 16 governorship election in the state.

While staring that he won’t be distracted with the activities of some disgruntled elements, Omisore said claimed that the governor is accepted among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC).