While 2023 remains a dram, Southeast must convince other regions of its readiness to produce President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor in 2023, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, explained in an interview.
The governors in the 17 states in Southwest, Southsouth and Southeast have met twice in Asaba, Delta State and Ikeja, Lagos State to affirm their demand that the South should produce the next president.
Their position subsequently got the backing of senators and House of Representative members from the regions. But the position has not been micro-zoned to any of the three zones.
While Speaking on Arise TV yesterday, Obi explained the Southeast must advance a “convincing argument” to the rest of Nigeria on why the region should take the slot.
According to him, beyond having compelling points, Southeast embrace the politics of “engagement and consultation, and not confrontation”.
