Former Military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, who had declared his interest in the presidency and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar are believed to have infiltrated the fold of governors, both in the North and South.
It was learnt that the duo, working with other northern leaders, such as Alhaji Adamu Ciroma, Chief Audu Ogbeh, Senator Iyorchia Ayu and many others, have been meeting with governors and other political leaders across the country to canvass support for the retention of zoning. The group is said to have worked seriously on Niger State governor, Alhaji Babangida Aliyu, who is the chairman of the Northern Governor Forum. It appears that the governor is listening, as he was quoted by a national newspaper, last week, to have declared that Niger State would produce the next president of the country.
Governor Aliyu was quoted as saying that Niger State had produced two heads of state - General Babangida and General Abdulsalami Abubakar, and would produce the third federal chief executive in next year’s president. Sources said that the governor’s position shows that he supports the retention of zoning and therefore, against Jonathan’s perceived aspiration.
Apart from working on the governors to dump Jonathan, it was learnt that Babangida has established a powerful political network, where prominent politicians and community leaders are lobbying on his behalf. It was gathered that these lobby groups are holding meetings in the North, South West and South East, seeking support for the former soldier. Read on>>;
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