We’re not practicing tribal democracy — Uzodimma reacts to Igbo presidency
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo has cleared his stand on the tussle for 2023 Igbo presidency.
Uzodimma made his reactions while addressing State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Uzodimma said presidential candidates should come on the basis of party system and not tribal basis.
Uzodimma said Nigeria was practicing democracy and not tribal democracy.
“We are practicing partisan democracy, not tribal democracy. So, the emergence of presidential candidates will come on a party-by-party basis, not tribe-by-tribe basis,” Uzodinma said.
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Daily Times reported that the Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has arrived Minna, Niger state for his visit to his political leaders.
The Senate Chief Whip is currently with the former Military head of state, General Ibrahim Babangida (IBB), after which he will proceed to the homes of former President of Nigeria and Military General, Abdulsalami Abubakar, Governor of Niger state Abubakar Sani Bello and Emir, Etsu of Lapai, Niger State.
Speaking on Igbo presidency during the visit, Kalu said he would not hesitate to serve as Nigeria’s president if given the opportunity by the electorate.
“I am still in the senate, and I will seek for re-election into the senate but if our people want me to serve as president I will not hesitate,” he said.Advertisement
“Zoning is not a constitutional matter in APC. Any person can contest any post in APC.”
