x“The power structure and the constitutional arrangements preclude my being able to do the things that need to be done. It is shadow-boxing whether the president comes from the South or North,” the former SGF said. The natural expectation is that Buhari, being from the northern region, power should shift to the southern part of Nigeria on the completion of his eight-year tenure. “I think the southern governors did the right thing by meeting and demanding for 2023 presidency since we are a federation. “If power is to remain in the North, would the Fulani oligarchy allow a Christian from the region to take up power?

Source: The Guardian July 18, 2021 04:41 UTC