Leader of the stakeholders from the North Central zone agitating for power shift to the region in 2027, Prof. K’tso Nghargbu, has said no amount of party chairmanship positions or other secondary roles will deter the region from its demand for the presidency.

Addressing newsmen at the weekend in Abuja, Prof. Nghargbu who was flanked by other stakeholders from the region said the agitation presents a unique opportunity for Northern leaders to demonstrate their commitment to inclusivity, regional unity and sense of cohesion within the North.

Many people have argued that the North Central has been settled with the appointment of Senator George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and the recent appointment of Nentawe Yilwatda as chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), but Prof Nghargbu said the zone must take a shot at the presidency.

“This demand is a call to action for the major political parties to recognize the zone’s contributions and grant it the presidential ticket in 2027.

“The North Central geopolitical zone has made significant contributions to the country’s economic development and unity, and therefore, demands the principal position of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2027,” he said.

He argued that the zone has never produced a democratically elected president or vice president in the country’s history, despite making “unparalleled contributions to the Nigerian victory – a prize they hold so dear – particularly in the struggle during the Civil War.” (Daily Trust)