WE’RE NOT READY TO SHIFT POWER, SAYS AMALGAMATION OF NORTHERNERS
An Amalgamation of 208 Community based, sociocultural and Economically inclined Northern Association have condemned the move by some Northern governors calling for the zoning of the presidency to the south saying it’s not part of such arrangement.
A statement signed by the President General,
Northern Consensus Movement (NCM) Awwal Abdullahi Aliyu on 6th June 2022 said they are dismayed over the decision of the northern governors, hence it distanced self from such selfish decision, describing it as unilateral, selfish, rash and hasty decision that is aimed at narrowing their political ambitions.
“we as an Amalgamation of Northern Associations wish to categorically distance ourselves from pronouncement made by the Governors
for the following reasons:
On Who’s authority did they act ?. Certainly not that of the North or Notherners.
Who did the said Governors consult before arriving at this decision?
Our movement is aware that such decision was born out of their selfish interest to be considered as running mates or get assurances of security from prosecution from the in coming government in view of the massive corruption and mismanagements they have perpetrated against their states
Did they take into consideration the carnage perpetrated on Northerners who are being killed across the southern part of the country.?
Did they put into consideration the lost blood of those innocent Northerners
Did they put into consideration the Economic and Educational backwardness of North before arriving at their Selfish position?
In view of the above, we wish to state categorically that:
These self serving, power seeking individuals who as governors have not advanced their respective states, only speak for themselves and family and not the entire North.
As a group, our resolve is to ensure that Northern electorates will only vote for a candidate who will protect the Northern interest irrespective of his or her Party affiliation come 2023.”
It further reviewed that a mechanism has been put in place to enhance advocacy and voter education so as to get the rightful candidate into power.
“Strategy to reach out to all people of the North through advocacy and voter education on why they must vote for a Northern candidate who will protect the lives and property of Northerners in all parts of Nigeria.
The NCM will not rest on its oars until we achieve Northern Presidency come 2023.
No governors will decide for us. We are not their slaves. We are waiting to see them in EFCC net the sooner they loose their immunity.” The statement concluded.
