The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), yesterday, through its spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, expressed regrets that the region voted for President Bola Tinubu in 2023.
This was disclosed in an interview with one of Nigeria’s national dailies, the Guardian where the NEF Spokesman said the region will prioritize unity and consensus in when supporting a candidate for the highest office in the nation.
“The North made a mistake in voting Bola Tinubu to the presidency in 2023, and it is unlikely that they will repeat the same error in the future.”
“They have learned from their past misstep and will strive to select a candidate who can unite the country and govern in the best interests of all Nigerians.
“Moving forward, the North will be more cautious in selecting a candidate for the presidency. They will prioritize someone who is seen as more inclusive, less controversial, and more aligned with the interests of all regions of the country.
“The mistake of supporting Tinubu in 2023 has taught them the importance of unity and consensus in selecting a candidate for the highest office in the land,” he was quoted as saying.
President Tinubu has been faced with criticism from all angles over some policies of his administration, which have been labeled as anti-masses.
However, the president has consistently assured Nigerians that the worse days are behind us, saying his government has things under control.
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