Atiku’s Emergence: A Brazing Affront on the People of the South by PDP.

Southern, Middle Belt Leaders say the unity and peace of Nigeria means little or nothing to a Segment of the nation’s political elite

Urge all Politicians of Southern extraction to refuse the position of a running mate to any Northern Presidential candidate

ABUJA- LEADERS of thoughts, elder statesmen from four of the six geo-political zones of the country, under the aegis of Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF led by South-South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark have lampooned the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for electing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its Presidential candidate, describing the action as brazing afront on the People of the South.

According to the Leaders, while reacting to the emergence of Atiku Abubakar on Saturday, it is said that the unity and peace of Nigeria means little or nothing to what they described as a segment of the nation’s political elite, adding that at the PDP special convention held on Saturday, 28th May 2022, certain candidates from the North were pressured, coerced, and even intimidated to step down for Atiku Abubakar, who eventually emerged as the flag bearer of PDP, in utter derision of the established principle of zoning and rotation of power between the north and south.
The SMBLF has reiterated its call on all politicians of Southern extraction to refuse the position of a running mate to any Northern Presidential candidate, saying that it would equally be viewed as subjugating their people to political slavery.

The leaders of the Middle- Belt, Ndi- Igbo( Ohaneaze, Afenifere, Pan Niger Delta condemned in very strong terms what happened at the Moshood Abiola Stadium that eventually led to the emergence of Atiku Abubakar.

A statement signed yesterday by Senator Bassey Ewa-Henshaw for PANDEF/South-South; Amb. Okey Emuchay for Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide/South East; Comrade Jare Ajayi for Afenifere/South West; Dr. Isuwa Dogo for Middle Belt Forum (MBF) and Hon. Ken Robinson as the Acting Coordinator SMBLF read, “the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum has described the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party as a brazing affront on the people of Southern Nigeria by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

“SMBLF recalls that following the release of the guidelines for the 2023 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Elders and Leaders of Southern Nigeria and the Middle Belt, under the aegis of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum, made unequivocal proclamations on the need for the presidency to be devolved to Southern Nigeria in 2023, in respect of the time-honored practice of the rotation and zoning of high political offices between the North and the South by political parties as a way of strengthening national unity, peace, and harmony.

“SMBLF further recalls that several engagements were held with various stakeholders across the length and breadth of the country on the subject to foster understanding, mutual respect, and oneness. The 17 Southern Governors also in a declaration after their meeting in Asaba, Delta State, in May 2021, backed the rotation of the presidency to the South in 2023.

“Sadly, it appears the unity and peace of Nigeria means little or nothing to a segment of the nation’s political elite. This was evidenced in the PDP special convention, which was held on Saturday, 28th May 2022, where certain candidates from the North were pressured, coerced, and even intimidated to step down for former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who eventually emerged as the flag bearer of PDP, in utter derision of the established principle of zoning and rotation of power between the north and south.

“Undoubtedly, the singular motive is to perpetuate the hegemony of the North given that President Muhammadu Buhari, a Muslim from the North and of Fulani origin will be completing his full tenure of eight years by this time next year.

“SMBLF, therefore, totally REJECTS the candidacy of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the PDP and calls on our people of Southern Nigeria and the Middle Belt as well as all true lovers of peace and unity NOT TO VOTE for him or any other Northerner in the 2023 Presidential election, in the interest of posterity.

“SMBLF further urges all aspirants for the office of President from Southern Nigeria to shun the conceited attitude of individualism and self-confidence, and work collectively to achieve the shared objectives.

“Again, SMBLF calls on all politicians of Southern extraction to refuse the position of a running mate to any Northern Presidential candidate, which will equally be viewed as subjugating their people to political slavery.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/atikus-emergence-a-brazing-affront-on-the-people-of-the-south-by-pdp-southern-middle-belt-leaders/

I don't know how you Yoruba people reason. Whether you like it or not, Atiku is your president

Abubakaar:
I don't know how you Yoruba people reason. Whether you like it or not, Atiku is your president

hw many pVc do you hv

That one concern you. Your yoruba greed is what is keeping power in the North.

Abubakaar:
I don't know how you Yoruba people reason. Whether you like it or not, Atiku is your president

Was any Yoruba group mentioned in this article?

How obsessed can one be with the great Yoruba tribe?

Seconded.

Am not against North, am against the gang up against South, it shows that the present leaders of the PDP are ungrateful, and greedy
Both BOT, National Chairman, Presidential slot was given to one region, how do they want to explain this gang up?
Nonsense Decision by PDP

Some stubborn situations requires stubborn decisions. Power is not given... it's earned.... Let's see how six geopolitical zones react to providing a suitable president come 2023. It's high time we go back to regional system of government.

"Atiku’s Emergence: A Brazing Affront on the People of the South by PDP....."

Lolz.....keep kwayet dia!

Out of 100 delegates from southeast, Pius anyim got only 17 and e no certain sef say all d 17 votes come from south eastern delegates.
So who's doing who?

Any Southerner taking vp from atiku is a slave.

Southerners are begging to be his Vice.

Afonjas not included

Abubakaar:
I don't know how you Yoruba people reason. Whether you like it or not, Atiku is your president

Whether your family likes it or not, you are my gateman and shoe shiner.

Whether you like it or not, the wealth of Nigeria is in the South while we dash you poverty and diseases.

Whether your generation likes it or not, the North cannot own Nigeria. That dream is a delusion that would never be fulfilled. North would rule, South would rule. But the wealth, prosperity, achievement and greatness of Nigeria would remain in the South and powered by southerners forever.
Now go and shut my gate.

WATCHOVER:
Am not against North, am against the gang up against South, it shows that the present leaders of the PDP are ungrateful, and greedy
Both BOT, National Chairman, Presidential slot was given to one region, how do they want to explain this gang up?
Nonsense Decision by PDP

Bro it's not a gang up rather its a move to secure the sit. Mention anyone out atiku in PDP that will match the like of tinubu in apc?

Blakjewelry:

Bro it's not a gang up rather its a move to secure the sit. Mention anyone out atiku in PDP that will match the like of tinubu in apc?

Sir so long it is a southern affair Tinubu can't win, South South, East would have gone to PDP Massively, the North by then would go neutral Tinubu or the other southerner Opponents

Look southerners are now wise some ppl can not hide under southern movement and want to impose themselves on the south. Ever since the south was United against the north then some elements broke that unity during the Jonathan era. To try impose themselves on the south. For me it’s either we are United or non gets it. so give Atiku his southern VP.

Yoruba must pay the price for selfishness and greed

FieldMarshall06:


Whether your family likes it or not, you are my gateman and shoe shiner.

Whether you like it or not, the wealth of Nigeria is in the South while we dash you poverty and diseases.

Whether your generation likes it or not, the North cannot own Nigeria. That dream is a delusion that would never be fulfilled. North would rule, South would rule. But the wealth, prosperity, achievement and greatness of Nigeria would remain in the South and powered by southerners forever.
Now go and shut my gate.

Wetin this one dey talk...

WATCHOVER:

Sir so long it is a southern affair Tinubu can't win, South South, East would have gone to PDP Massively, the North by then would go neutral Tinubu or the other southerner Opponents

the north is the deciding factor in the election. Southern vote will be divide between PDP and an apc, while tinubu will definitely win more in the north because 1 he is Moslem, 2 he has more northern connection than majority of the PDP candidate. It's only those who are sentimental that are not looking at the big picture. PDP is a more nationalistic party than APC, I believe positions will be shared according to the federal character system and the southern guys in the party can actually start their northern connection from there. After PDP left power there has been a huge gap between the northern politicians and their southern counterparts, it time to build bridges. Tinubu has a huge stake in apc and many feels they owe him much though some are still skimming to outsmart him which I think it's possible but with atiku emergence, they will be seriously be thinking of a strong northern candidate to balance the equation. This is not a south and north thing, this is pure mathematics for 2023.

Which South in particular?

We Igbos and the people of southeast are behind atiku!

Afonja you go wail tire

okeysoninv:
Any Southerner taking vp from atiku is a slave.

Any southerner that took up the VP position in Buhari's government is also a slave

Exactly! There greed is self-destructive!

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ZombieSlaughter:
That one concern you. Your yoruba greed is what is keeping power in the North.

If Atiku approaches you to become his VP will you reject?

Was there no contest?
These people should quit whining.
Atiku's part of the North too hasn't produced the president since God knows when.
Plus PDP hasn't also produced Yaradua as a Northern President which didn't even last up to three years.

You see, everyone has a story of marginalization to tell.

They should rather identify and campaign for their chosen candidate instead of dishing threats that may further infuriate would -be- voters.

The men of southern Nigeria are cowards and born slaves.They will be ruled by dominance

It’s too late southerners, go and lick your wounds for another 8yrs in peace

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Blakjewelry:
the north is the deciding factor in the election. Southern vote will be divide between PDP and an apc, while tinubu will definitely win more in the north because 1 he is Moslem, 2 he has more northern connection than majority of the PDP candidate. It's only those who are sentimental that are not looking at the big picture. PDP is a more nationalistic party than APC, I believe positions will be shared according to the federal character system and the southern guys in the party can actually start their northern connection from there. After PDP left power there has been a huge gap between the northern politicians and their southern counterparts, it time to build bridges. Tinubu has a huge stake in apc and many feels they owe him much though some are still skimming to outsmart him which I think it's possible but with atiku emergence, they will be seriously be thinking of a strong northern candidate to balance the equation. This is not a south and north thing, this is pure mathematics for 2023.

Ewedu induced analysis. Trust Northerners at your own peril. You can ask GEJ, Wike, Abiola