A cross section of Igbos have backed the call made by the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for power to be retained in the North due what could they described as the refusal of the South-West and South-South regions to support the Southeast's Presidential bid.

Orji Kalu a former Governor of Abia state and current legislator had on Monday advocated for the retention of power in the North, specifically the North East part of the country over what he described as disregard for the South-East by the South-West and South-South regions.

According to the Senator the South West and South South are insensitive to the political plight of the South-east , stressing that since the advent of the fourth republic, apart from the South-East and North-East, the other geopolitical zones of Nigeria have had a shot at the presidency.

Kalu during a live appearance on Channels TV's 'POLITICS TODAY' program, held that Igbos in the South-East were being betrayed and sabotaged the Southwest and South South whom over the years had enjoyed the support of the South-East to produce past Presidents and the current Vice President, Osinbajo.

He pointed out the South-east backed the emergence of the Presidency of Olusegun Obasanjo, from Southwest, for 8years, Goodluck Jonathan for 8years as Vice President and President, who is from the South South and Yemi Osinbajo as Vice President from Southwest for 8years.

The former Governor emphasised that the majority of South-easterners will queue behind the North-East for Presidency if they're Presidential bid is not reciprocated by the South-west and South South geopolitical zones.

Rallying behind Kalu's stance a cross section of Igbos took to their social media platforms to lend their support for power retention in the North, pledging to vote for the North East to produce the next President.

Anselen Chineke commenting on Channels TV Facebook page said that Orji Kalu’s stand is line with the general opinions of Igbos in the South-East.
Obi Egwu opined that the South-east were not considered good enough to produce the next President; it made no sense to support any candidate from both the South West and South South.
He wrote; "If South East is not good enough to produce president, then why should we support a candidate from South West or south south whom have taken their turns in OBJ and GEJ? OUK go on with the campaign Biko".

Another user Orji Uka by name wrote ; "Very strong and valid point, and only the wise will understand. It must be South Easterner for presidency, any other person is gatecrashing".

On his part , Charles Izu Ezeonyirimba expressed that power should go back to the North if the South East are denied the Presidency Ticket. He wrote ; If not South East. Let it go back to North forever. This is our stand in igbo land".

Other comments as captured read ;
Ikenna Nwokedi; 'Practically speaking, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is absolutely right. If south south and South West can't support the south east, why keep power in the south? When both south west and south south have had their turn. Equity and fairness is vital. South east supported Obasanjo in 1999 against Alex Ekwueme, south east supported President Jonathan in 2011, why can't they two geopolitical zones supports us. Primarily, winning the primary election has to do with delegates. In a country of 19:17 states ratio. Do the mathematical permutation and you will see that Orji Uzor Kalu was very politically empirical".

Muhammad Shafie; 'I like his courage. All these southerners shouting power must return to the south will not agree to zone it to south East. So who is fooling who?'.

Prince Kelechi; 'If South West and South South can't support South East presidential bid.No need to support them. It should go back to the North".

Ifeanyi Iheukwumer; "Agreed 100 % , if SE can't produce the president, let the power return to the North…".

Chimeremezie Tochukwu; "Thank you distinguished Senator. You couldn't have said it any better. Justice,equity and fairness demand not just south but south east to produce the Nigerian president,if not,the North should hold it".

Emmanuel Ibe ; "He has a point in what in he is saying, he is referring to the entire south. If the entire south cannot unite and endorse an igbo man for the sake equity then let the presidency go back to the north. If possible Buhari should do another 8 years tenure. Southern Nigeria is wicked to itself".

Duncan Amara Ekechukwu; "Orji is 100% correct, if they don't want a S/E president, we'll vote for the North, we are not 2nd class citizens".

Ekeme Emma; "Honestly every well meaning igbo politician across both parties must validate this stand, one of the greatest strategically thought out plan from a living politician of igbo origin".

Charles Chidi Nweke; "I agree with you sir it better the north keep it".

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Na Kalu go back him alone if APC give us one igboman PDP is dead in East if PDP gives us peter obi APC should get ready because it's either obi wins or hell gets lose

Hmm

Bonesbreaker:
Na Kalu go back him alone if APC give us one igboman PDP is dead in East if PDP gives us peter obi APC should get ready because it's either obi wins or hell gets lose

We don't want Igbo presidency

ThankGodFriday:



We don't want Igbo presidency

no vote in eastern states

You better start supporting the North East now. Cuz Igbo man can never rule this nation!

If you like bring Simon and Peter Obi put together.

You can't win the election.

Cry me a river! No Igbo man will succeed Buhari and the heavens will not fall.

You guys better go back to your drawing and learn the ropes all over again. Peter Obi may be good but I doubt if he will get it. His people are already dragging him down. That is Igbo for you.

Fair enough.

However, power is never given on a platter. You have to long before election start reaching out and building bridges. With the inroad that Peter Obi had made within short time, one can imagine if he started reaching out to delegates with his vision subtly and early.

Bonesbreaker:
no vote in eastern states

I don't care if people vote, people who want to vote should be allowed to vote.

Cubalabloo:
You better start supporting the North East now. Cuz Igbo man can never rule this nation!

Cause , we can't rule a country that isn't ours..... Igbo will rule themselves as mush as they want in Biafra republic...

Continue ruling yourself forever for all we care !!

If SE cannot produce the president now, the north should continue,we will gladly support them
Sw and Ss are wicked regions,

Emergingnation:
Cause , we can't rule a country that isn't ours..... Igbo will rule themselves as mush as they want in Biafra republic...

Continue ruling yourself forever for all we care !!

The problem is the actualization of Biafra is nothing but a nightmare.

Thank God you backe the N/E in 2019. It is still the same

Cubalabloo:
The problem is the actualization of Biafra is nothing but a nightmare.

Yes, it is your greatest nightmare....cos Nigeria will ceased to exist as soon as it happen...

Emergingnation:
Yes, it is your greatest nightmare....cos Nigeria will ceased to exist as soon as it happen...

Good morning. Its time to wake up.

With the recent happening i am afraid supporting the north for anything leadership.

Nawaaa ooo

Woto woto rubbish.

Golan007:
If you like bring Simon and Peter Obi put together.

You can't win the election.

If orna like, make orna organize 10million man March from alimosho to jalingo, Tinubu and osinbajo no go ever be President. Take am from me, Awoist and Aso rock na like oil and water. Dem no go ever mix

Lol igbo stupidity lolz lolz

osinbanjoisaliar:

If orna like, make orna organize 10million man March from alimosho to jalingo, Tinubu and osinbajo no go ever be President. Take am from me, Awoist and Aso rock na like oil and water. Dem no go ever mix

You guys said a lot more with Buhari.

IF YOU BELIEVE THAT POWER SHOULD RETURN TO SOUTH BUT YOU DON'T BELIEVE THAT IT SHOULD GO TO SOUTH EAST, YOU'RE A HIPPOCRATE.

All these useless burden accusing others as a traitors, look at them, good for nothing than to play spoiler games when they stand no chance of winning. Very pathetic people. Are the now not the real fulani slaves??

Golan007:


You guys said a lot more with Buhari.

The difference between Buhari and Tinubu na like the difference between lion and house rat

shigishege:
All these useless burden accusing others as a traitors, look at them, good for nothing than to play spoiler games when they stand no chance of winning. Very pathetic people. Are the now not the real fulani slaves??

It is Pdp they are threatening, they were very proud that they did not support APC.

By the way let APGA give an Igbo man their presidential slot first, before they start any threats on others.

osinbanjoisaliar:

The difference between Buhari and Tinubu na like the difference between lion and house rat

Same Buhari that was declared dead & buried in 2017 by Ipob?

How dare you compare a living Jagaban, to a late Jubril?

And if NE loose APC primary you will all decamp to PDP and support Atiku....why are igbos leaders so myopic when it comes to national politics? Just encourage your children to contest....Igbos are the first to chicken out...Kalu, Ngige, etc.....
APC will present a candidate from the south and only SS and SW are contending for that opportunity