A casual observation of the unfolding drama in the Nigerian political space would suggest that the possibility of Yar'Adua returning to full health and thus to full capacity as the Nigerian president is very remote given the prognosis and diagnosis of his illness. This will in turn create a political crisis as the North insists that power cannot be handed over to Goodluck Jonathan as stipulated by the constitution as this would negate the "gentleman's" agreement they have (with who? don't ask me).

These are the position held by the various sides;

The North; They insist on retaining the presidency as this is their turn according to the rotation agreement and giving it to Jonathan would encroach on their 8 yr tenure. The site the east retaining the senate president on impeachment of past senate president during the OBJ administration and the retention of the speaker's position by the west after the impeachment of Etteh as examples to support their position.

The South south; are a bit divided but they insist on following the constitution in handing over power to Jonathan and would not accept anything else.

The West; The position of the west in the whole matter is not too clear, but some prominent lawyers insists on following the constitution, while some politicians suggests power should be handed over to Jonathan in acting capacity and a Northerner should be appointed as vice, who would take over after 2011 to complete the north's tenure.

The East; The  east had not made known their position but it seems they are just watching as events unfolds.

So what is they way forward, lets hear your suggestion.