Governors from Nigeria's northern region under the aegis of the Northern Governors� Forum [NGF] have met in Kaduna on Tuesday to take a crucial stance on the issue of zoning within the ruling party, the People�s Democratic Party [PDP].

At the meeting of Northern Governor's in Kaduna, the chairman, Dr. Aliyu Muazu says none of the governors has taken a position for or against zoning, and the meeting is not about endorsing any individual for the forthcoming elections.

"The issue of zoning will be discussed ,  (but) our meeting today is not to endorse anybody as the presidential candidate," Aliyu told reporters.

In his opening remark, Dr. Muazu revealed the appalling level of poverty in the north, the north according to the governor, now has poverty more than any part of the country, more people out of school, lack of industries to contend with, and he ranks these as foremost priorities and challenges for which they intend to find solutions.

Despite his efforts to defuse expectations, any agreement by the northern governors that the next president does not have to be a northerner will be seen by many in Nigeria as a tacit endorsement of a presidential bid by Jonathan.

In another development, a small group of protesters from a northern youth movement waved placards outside the state government headquarters ahead of the meeting, urging the governors to uphold the zoning agreement and not back Jonathan, but torrential rain and a heavy security presence dispersed them peacefully.

Approximately 17 governors attended the meeting, but notably absent were the Bauchi and Katsina state governors who are in-laws to the late president, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua.
The governor's from the south had met on Monday to give their full backing to President Goodluck Jonathan and appeal to him to run for the presidency in 2011.

The decision of the Northern governor's is believed to be crucial because of the zoning agreement which had been taken within the PDP which is not in favour of Jonathan's bid in 2011 elections if he decides to run.

Many groups and individuals have made passionate appeals to the leadership of the PDP to dump the zoning agreement and throw their weight behind President Jonathan, many still believe that the zoning arrangement should be upheld in order to sustain peace within the ruling party.

source:http://www.channelstv.com/global/news_details.php?nid=21118&cat=Politics

Are these guys afraid of something we dont know?

let them speak up now or forever remain silent.

na_so:

Are these guys afraid of something we dont know?

let them speak up now or forever remain silent.

They are scared of Jonathan and IBB. Both are very powerful men.
On the other hand, it sounds the death knell for zoning, as they've washed their hands off the matter and skillfully rolled the ball into PDP's court.
We can now begin to say that zoning is no longer a Northern issue, but one for the PDP only.

Beaf:

They are scared of Jonathan and IBB. Both are very powerful men.
On the other hand, it sounds the death knell for zoning, as they've washed their hands off the matter and skillfully rolled the ball into PDP's court.
We can now begin to say that zoning is no longer a Northern issue, but one for the PDP only.

Hmmm. Ibb and ATIKU's slim chance continues to thin out by the minute. Once the zoning garment is taken off they dont stand any chance. we now have only people like Buhari to contend with.

na_so:

Hmmm. Ibb and ATIKU's slim chance continues to thin out by the minute. Once the zoning garment is taken off they dont stand any chance. we now have only people like Buhari to contend with.

Yes, I think its fair to assume that Shekarau and Buhari are likey to be the only Northern candidates. Of both, Buhari is much more credible.

IBB and Atiku can kiss their dreams goodbye.

PDP is now between the devil and the deep blue sea. Damn if they do, damn if they dont.  

I only see a very fractured and weaker PDP party going forward.

This could be the best thing for the future of politics in Nigeria if only we had politicians in opposition who could provide a real alternative.

they can go to hell with their senseless zoning that is meant for morons like they in the pdp, Nigerians are tired of their devilish and satanic zoning.
zoning my foot

what if Goodluck does not win the 2011 Elections ? would you still not support or support zoning

kettykings:

what if Goodluck does not win the 2011 Elections ? would you still not support or support zoning

The removal of zoning is the first step to attaining Nigeria's potential. It does not matter in the least if Uncle Joe wins or contests.
I can explain the above in a lot more detail.

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what if Goodluck does not win the 2011 Elections ? would you still not support or support zoning




the removal of rigging actually

This surely is "a little to the left and a little to the right" attitude. They are waiting to eat from both hands .