For Regional Equity, Presidency Should Remain in the South Insists Lucky Igbinedion

Former governor of Edo State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Igbinedion has advocated for the presidency to remain in the southern region of Nigeria until 2031.

The call is aimed at promoting balance and equity in the country’s political landscape.

According to the former governor, regional fairness is essential for the growth and development of Nigeria, and the southern region should be given the opportunity to produce the country’s president for the next few years. He emphasized that this would help to address the perceived imbalance in the distribution of political power in the country.

The PDP chieftain expressed his support for any presidential candidate from the southern region, stating that he would back any candidate from the region who emerges as the flagbearer of the party.

This move is seen as a strategic attempt to galvanize support for the party in the region and promote unity among its members.

The call for a southern president has been a recurring theme in Nigerian politics, with many arguing that the region has been marginalized in the country’s power equation.

The former governor’s statement is likely to generate debate and discussion among politicians and stakeholders in the country.

The PDP, which has been working to regain its footing in Nigerian politics, may see this as an opportunity to reposition itself as a champion of regional fairness and balance.

The party has been facing challenges in recent years, including defections and internal conflicts, but the former governor’s statement may help to rally its members and supporters in the southern region.

As the country prepares for future elections, the issue of regional balance and fairness is likely to take center stage.

The former governor’s call for a southern president until 2031 is a significant development that may shape the direction of Nigerian politics in the years to come.