Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has declared that zoning is a good concept but should not be the only consideration in determining the next President of Nigeria.
According to him, there are people who have the qualifications to solve Nigeria’s problems and they should not be denied the opportunity.
Dr. Saraki made his view known on Sunday during an interview with Channels Television where he spoke on the forthcoming 2023 presidential election.
“When you talk about zoning, yes, you must consider zoning but when we talk about zoning it can’t just be an issue of north/south because you cannot tell me that the southwest will say they are disenfranchised in the possibility of political office; neither can you say the south-south. But the reality is that the northeast, north-central and southeast have not had a Presidency or Vice Presidency. But what I’m saying is today, where the country is, with the challenges before the country, we must bring in other issues.”
Citing the example of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Saraki said in choosing the new national chairman, the party went for a person they felt was best, suggesting that those who can solve the problems of the country shouldn’t be ruled out because of zoning.
“We did it when we wanted to look for the National Chairman of our party. We went seeking for who we felt was the best that would help the party.
There are people who can provide solutions to the problems of the country if you give them the opportunity,” Saraki submitted.
Meanwhile, Naija News earlier reported that Saraki has declared there is a strong probability that he would be joining the 2023 presidential race.
