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2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by OEPHIUS(m): 6:59pm On Jan 27, 2020
For so many people, 2023 is a whole lot of months away, but for politicians, it’s just a matter of days to come. And that can be seen from the subtle but strategic moves of those eyeing the presidential seat. Though not audible, the race for who gets the key to Aso Villa after Buhari has begun in earnest.

President Muhammadu Buhari would use up his constitutionally allowed two-term in May 2023 and give way for a new helmsman to preside over Africa’s most populous nation. So, that has spurred questions on where exactly should Buhari’s successor comes from– South or North.

That question is not something new and has featured consistently in the country’s every election circle since the return of democracy in 1999. This is so given to a widely conceived notion that power rotates between the North and South. Though it was an unwritten concept, it has turned to be a critical factor that played a role in who gets the presidency.

That is the basis of expectations that Buhari’s successor is likely to come from Southern Nigeria. If eventually the North concede to that notion and accept that South should produce the president after Buhari, there is the raging question on which part of South should have it– Southwest or Southeast or Southsouth? However, lately, the clamour for an Igbo presidency is evoking debate

For proponents, their arguments are very simple; Igbos have been ignored for too long in the scheme of things in the country and allowing them to produce Buhari’s successor would go a long way in showing that they matter. But those arguments have failed to persuade those eyeing the highest office in the country from the Southwest, who contends that power is usually earned and not given, hence, seriously pushing for the presidency in 2023.

Not long ago, I had separate chats with two different campaigners who offered to fill me in why it should be Southwest or Southeast that should get a shot at the presidency in 2023– and how one makes political sense to the other and presents more advantage at delivering victory at the general poll. From both interactions, it was obvious from submissions that one is based on political entitlement and the other appeals to fairness and justice.

Let’s be frank with ourselves, 2023 is more than just having a new president but an excellent chance for us to remove long-term suspicions and strengthen our bond as a nation. And no other way to ensure that but to give serious considerations to fairness and justice in determining who gets the presidency in 2023, which should go to the Southeast.

That would be similar to what played out in 1999, at the return of democracy in the country. If you recall quite well, the Yorubas (Southwest) were left unchallenged for the country’s highest office, which eventually saw to the emergence of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, in what was seen as a move to placate the region for the perceived injustice that came with the annulment of June 12, 1993 election, generally believed to have been won by Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola.

And the clamour for an Igbo presidency at a time that hues of marginalisation have reached a crescendo, is something that warrants a similar approach. Why did I say so? This is because, in simple terms, that would put an end to unnecessary suspicions that have persisted for too long and decisively confront the division rhetorics that consistently count on the emotion of marginalisation against the Igbos, hence, help on the cohesiveness of our national unity.

Though we’re one nation, bound by a Constitution, but we must conform ourselves to the reality that we speak different languages and pray in different ways, and as such, every effort should be spared to ensure equality. Unlike the North and Southwest who have had fair shares at presiding over the country, the Southeast has been left in the cold when it comes to power, which has essentially given rise to disenchantments.

Too often, some people try to play down genuine clamours for equity by throwing up ‘competency’ as a particular set of criteria for leadership. But that insistence, over time, has shown to be a cunny distraction, because no part of Nigeria is ever in want of competent head to push for leadership. So, that kind of argument cannot be allowed to derail us from the path of fairness and justice, which the 2023 presidency would serve the Igbos if conceded to them.

When our founding fathers gathered in Lagos in 1960 to sign the Declaration of Independence, they have the sole intention of having a country that is fair and treats everyone equally. We should not let the values of that admirable sentiment to be lost on us, and at this point, commit ourselves to their ideas of freedom and equality that propelled their fights for independence. No other option better serves that but for us to replicate the brilliant arrangement of 1999 in 2023– this time, to favour the Igbo.

In my opinion, queuing behind Igbo for the presidency in 2023 would be the smartest political decision and its bearing, which I’ve no doubt will be good for the country, is something that would be cherished for a long time. To hold on to the past, will no doubt, be a major undoing that will ultimately rob us of the enormous potentials that the future hold.

Nevertheless, the Igbo should not stay idle but come up with a strong message to persuade other parts of the country on why it deserves the presidency. While the quest for fairness is something good, it, however, cannot be achieved when those who believed they have not been treated well failed to properly table the wrongs against them. Instead of banking on pity, Igbo should push forward their best heads, who will share ideas that would produce better results for Nigerians, and more importantly, assurance that Nigeria unity is secure with them.

Oke Umurhohwo is a Political Analyst and Strategist. He tweets via @OkeStalyf and can be reached via oke.umu@gmail.com
https://leaders.ng/2023-and-the-quest-for-an-igbo-president-by-oke-umurhohwo-okestalyf/

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by Eazi1(m): 7:01pm On Jan 27, 2020
The problem about Nigeria is when IGBO get there, it'll be worst as always,

Nigeria been suffering good governance since that 1960 they claim freedom!

FROM FRY PAN TO FIRE!

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by Banmeallday: 7:03pm On Jan 27, 2020
2023 Igbo presidency I will personally work against that crap

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by Jestin: 7:14pm On Jan 27, 2020
Igbo should forget about presidency for now. Maybe in the nearest future though.

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by crowniran(m): 7:15pm On Jan 27, 2020
I support. To be fair, Igbo people deserve a chance.


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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by Peacemaker5129(f): 7:17pm On Jan 27, 2020
They should demand ticket from PDP since they hate APC Islamic party

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by Choplyf(m): 7:17pm On Jan 27, 2020
Everything with a mark of impossibility has always been possible in Nigeria. But on this mission ?

I sincerely have my doubt...May be not now but later.

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by solmusdesigns: 7:19pm On Jan 27, 2020
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jungle don they mature...

If Igbos need Presidency,:
* first they must desociate themselves from the shadows of SouthSouth or else Wike, Ameachi , Akpabio , Udom and Donald Duke would take their slots,
* then they must show their power and strenght in PDP and even threaten them if need be, its shamefull PDP would be rotating Chairman PDP governorship forum between North and South South
* And Lastly, Igbo man should know proper utilization of Presidency powers is like a magic wand, you can get your people recruited where ever you like, you can take rail project and refinery to your hometown, you can open Sea ports and Airports to commercialise your region, in fact Presidency is winner takes all


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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by fynn12(f): 7:19pm On Jan 27, 2020
With the clamour for a Igbo presidency how will I benefit from it if by chance my Igbo brother becomes one. An Igbo man is self centered and individualistic we can't even come together and garner support for an Igbo presidency because many of us have lost hope in Nigeria. I'm just waiting for how we survive to his British quagmire my brothers the best thing you can do now is hustle and make money. The igbos clamouring for presidency are those who stand a chance to benefit from it

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by AngryIgboMan: 7:20pm On Jan 27, 2020
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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by magicminister: 7:21pm On Jan 27, 2020
For the sake of unity, peace and progress, ibos should be given a chance to run the affairs of this nation at its highest levels (presidency).

While I do not expect any significant change in the affairs of Nigeria, I am very confident that ibos like soludo, ngozi okonjo iweala and other prominent ibo men and woman that have legally built their wealth and well exposed can turn this country for the better.

We do not need a Tinubu or a Buhari in office.

Even if the next president is from the north, let it be the ousted EFCC chairman (under obasanjo tenure).

Even if it’s from the west, let it be a prominent and respected son of the soil e.g (the former minister of agriculture... can’t remember his name.


All I’m saying is that there are competent people from every region but it’s not tinubu, Buhari or rochas!

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by Dareal90s(m): 7:21pm On Jan 27, 2020
But we all knw Igbo's can't b president without the help of d Yoruba's. That y they are bittered coz they can't do anything about it nd their f00lish ego won't allow them humble themselves.

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by Bighead9: 7:22pm On Jan 27, 2020
Igbo's can never rule this Country. Let them continue chest beating on Nairaland.

we can never allow them.


Quote me anywhere.

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by Peacemaker5129(f): 7:24pm On Jan 27, 2020
mission impossible

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by Efecyril: 7:25pm On Jan 27, 2020
Igbo president come year 2023....

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by raumdeuter: 7:25pm On Jan 27, 2020
What of Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by PicLtd: 7:27pm On Jan 27, 2020
I commend the guy for writing objectively. The hateful trolls up there can defecate whatever nonsense they have in their runny stomach into their mother's pot and eat the poo with their family for all I care.

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by MrColdsweat: 7:27pm On Jan 27, 2020
changing the driver of a vehicle with a faulty engine is self-deceit.

If no single Igbo lawmaker pushes a bill to restructure this shithole before 2023, we will teach our politicians a lesson...we will vote the north to remain in power.

Igbo presidency gbakwa oku.

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by DMerciful(m): 7:27pm On Jan 27, 2020
Read comments and see how people hate the Igbos but are at the forefront of preventing Biafra actualization. In other words, they want Igbos to remain so they can continue their marginalization. I wonder why hatred for the Igbos is the single factor uniting Nigeria!

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by Basit46: 7:28pm On Jan 27, 2020
presidency should not be zoning, it is about picking the best candidate. May we all get this point one day.
Yoruba Hausa Fulani Igbo Erik Ibibio
Any one deserve presidency if it has a better candidate

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by lugado: 7:29pm On Jan 27, 2020
they say a house divided against itself cannot stand. the igbos are not speaking with one voice. some are clamouring for Biafra, some are shouting presidency. so which one do they want

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by raumdeuter: 7:30pm On Jan 27, 2020
OEPHIUS:
That would be similar to what played out in 1999, at the return of democracy in the country. If you recall quite well, the Yorubas (Southwest) were left unchallenged for the country’s highest office, which eventually saw to the emergence of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, in what was seen as a move to placate the region for the perceived injustice that came with the annulment of June 12, 1993 election, generally believed to have been won by Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola
https://leaders.ng/2023-and-the-quest-for-an-igbo-president-by-oke-umurhohwo-okestalyf/

These people sabi lie sha

Alex Ekwueme challenged Obasanjo for the PDP ticket, and Falae beat Ogbonya Onu to the AD/APP ticket

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by athaboi(f): 7:31pm On Jan 27, 2020
fynn12:
With the clamour for a Igbo presidency how will I benefit from it if by chance my Igbo brother becomes one. An Igbo man is self centered and individualistic we can't even come together and garner support for an Igbo presidency because many of us have lost hope in Nigeria. I'm just waiting for how we survive to his British quagmire my brothers the best thing you can do now is hustle and make money. The igbos clamouring for presidency are those who stand a chance to benefit from it
then how much have you benefited from those you consider not to be self centered and not individualistic abi you just want to rant

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by PeaceNexus(m): 7:31pm On Jan 27, 2020
The way Yorubas gloat over Igbo matter is just so disgusting. And who are you to say that it's impossible to have an Igbo president??

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by nextstep(m): 7:32pm On Jan 27, 2020
I don't get all the noise. Let those who want run for their party's nomination. Does not matter where from.
The party delegates are from all over the country... let them wrangle.
Let the up and comers like Sowore and Durotoye also join hands and present their case to the people without abusive rhetoric.

All we have to do as citizens is vote wisely. At this stage I do not care about region. I hope our brothers up north, after being let down by Buhari twice, will also realize that state of origin does not determine good leadership.

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by DMerciful(m): 7:33pm On Jan 27, 2020
Who did the North vote for? This post is not directed to the West but the North as they determine to a large extent where the presidency goes!
raumdeuter:


This people sabi lie sha

Alex Ekwueme challenged Obasanjo for the PDP ticket, and Falae beat Ogbonya Onu to the AD/APP ticket

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by raumdeuter: 7:35pm On Jan 27, 2020
DMerciful:
Who did the North vote for? This post is not directed to the West but the North as they determine to a large extent where the presidency goes!

The North voted for the person who played the best politics.
So since the North voted Buhari over Atiku, we can also say Buhari was elected unchallenged
The writer lied that the SouthWest was unchallenged, Unless he wants to pass Ekwueme as from the Southwest

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by Urchman200: 7:36pm On Jan 27, 2020
Basit46:
presidency should not be zoning, it is about picking the best candidate.
May we all get this point one day.

Yoruba
Hausa
Fulani
Igbo
Erik
Ibibio

Any one deserve presidency if it has a better candidate
how come when the igbos talk about presidency u guys will automatically remember efik ,ibibio and others?who do una this thing?

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by DMerciful(m): 7:37pm On Jan 27, 2020
The North does not vote for BEST, they vote for religion! Obj did not even play any politics, he was broke out of prison. His own people did not vote for him in the general elections and likely even in the primaries. The North believes an Igbo president might have restructuring or secessionist agenda hence deliberately sidelining Igbos. Immediately Yorubas mentioned Amotekun, North started mentioning what Igbos must do to have presidency, something that was a taboo to mention like a year ago
raumdeuter:


The North voted for the person who played the best politics.
So since the North voted Buhari over Atiku, we can also say Buhari was elected unchallenged
The writer lied that the SouthWest was unchallenged, Unless he wants to pass Ekwueme as from the Southwest

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by Okuda(m): 7:38pm On Jan 27, 2020
Igbos did not tell you they want presidency! they want to go home!

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Re: 2023 And The Quest For An Igbo President By Oke Umurhohwo by Coldie(m): 7:39pm On Jan 27, 2020
As an igbo youth who wants to be patriotic to Nigeria and igbo land, your work right now is not looking for a way to badmouth the Nigerian situation, Buhari, or APC. Or talk about Biafra.

Your work right now is how to convince every single Nigerian you know, both the once voting and the one who is not on reasons why there should be an igbo president.

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