In both instances, national and party interests were overriding factors in our deliberations and decision-making. “The 2023 general elections are fast approaching in a global, regional and national environment that is constantly changing and challenging. During our discussions, we welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari’s invitation to governors and other stakeholders to contribute to the emergence of a strong presidential candidate for the APC. “We therefore wish to strongly recommend to President Muhammadu Buhari that the search for a successor as the APC’s presidential candidate be limited to our compatriots from the southern states. In what appears like a response to Akeredolu’s charge, Jigawa state Governor, Abubakar Badaru withdrew from the presidential race after 10 APC Northern Governors backed powershift to the South in 2023.

Source: The Guardian June 05, 2022 10:24 UTC