Atiku Urges Northern Electorate to Prioritize Northern Candidates Over Southerners in Last Elections

Former Nigerian presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar urges the northern electorate to focus on supporting northern candidates in the last elections, stirring political discussions on regional preferences.

This data highlights the current circumstances we face. The deliberate misrepresentation of these facts by Atiku raises significant concerns regarding his integrity. Furthermore, it underscores the illusion of unity and oneness within Nigeria. I must emphasize to Atiku that he is part of the challenges confronting this nation, should he remain unaware. His history of switching political parties in pursuit of the presidency is notable. As a former Vice President, his focus seemed to be

I firmly believe that Bola Tinubu will initiate significant reforms and transformations within our political and economic frameworks, leading to a more coherent economic system in Nigeria. However, it is important to acknowledge that individuals like Atiku, who perceive Nigeria as their personal inheritance, are poised to exploit the nation for their own benefit and that of their associates. This is their interpretation of economic management. Any approach that deviates from this mindset is entirely unacceptable to them. They are entrenched in the practice of misappropriating and distributing the nation’s resources without regard for the welfare of the populace. Consider the misleading statistics that Atiku is willing to present publicly to manipulate opinions for his own political advantage. Such claims are nothing but fabrications. With over 250 ethnic nationalities in Nigeria, it is noteworthy that Atiku hails from the North, a region that has dominated the leadership of this country for more than 46 of the 64 years since independence. What tangible progress has Nigeria achieved as a result? A straightforward solution exists: the dissolution of Nigeria. Each ethnic nationality should pursue its own path, establishing independent nations and governing themselves with accountability.

The following Northern leaders have governed Nigeria:

1) Tafawa Balewa: 1960 – January 15, 1966 (7 years)

2) Yakubu Gowon: July 29, 1966 – 1975 (10 years)

3) Murtala Muhammed: 1975 – February 13, 1976 (2 years)

4) Alhaji Shehu Shagari: 1979 – December 31, 1983 (5 years)

5) Muhammadu Buhari: 1983 – August 27, 1985 (2 years)

6) Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida: August 1985 – August 27, 1993 (9 years)

7) Sanni Abacha: November 1993 – 1998 (6 years)

8) Abubakar Abdul Salam: 1998 – 1999 (2 years)

9) Musa Yar Adua: 2007 – 2010 (3 years) 10) Muhammadu Buhari: 2015 – May 29, 2023 (8 years)

TOTAL YEARS OF NORTHERN RULE IN NIGERIA = 54 YEARS

SOUTHERN LEADERS:

1) Aguiyi Ironsi: January 15, 1966 – July 29, 1966 (7 months)

2) Olusegun Obasanjo: February 13, 1976 – October 1, 1979 (4 years)

3) Ernest Shonekan [INTERIM]: August 27, 1993 – November 1993 (months)

4) Olusegun Obasanjo: 1999 – 2007 (8 years)

5) Ebele Goodluck Jonathan: 2010 – May 29, 2015 (6 years)

6) Bola Ahmed Tinubu: May 29, 2023 – present

TOTAL YEARS OF SOUTHERN RULE = LESS THAN 19 YEARS, 11 MONTHS