Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, on Sunday called for zoning and rotation of the presidency among the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria.
Gowon, who settled on the decision at the 100th commemoration of the Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA) in Abuja, said rotational administration was critical to harmony, peacefulness and improvement of the country.
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He additionally pushed the turn of the administration among the 19 Northern states, saying no ethnic group is better than the other.
The ex-military head of state proposed that Nigeria ought to consequently have two VPs with one of them coming from the zone producing the president and the other chosen into power during the political race.
Gowon also called for the rotation of the governorship position among the three senatorial districts in the states, saying such arrangement would help address the issue of marginalisation.
He said: “The presidency should be zoned and rotated among the six geo-political zones of the country. This is key to peace, tranquility, and the development of our country.
“Also, among the 19 northern states, the Nigerian presidential position should be rotated.”
On insecurity, Gowon added: “Insecurity is giving the Northern region a bad name and image and the need to make the North peaceful again cannot be overemphasized.
“Insecurity in any nation threatens development, law, and order. Insecurity must be ruthlessly dealt with collectively to pave way for the development of the education sector and development.”
