Nigerians have lambasted President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for refuting media allegations that he favored the rotation of power to the south in the 2023 general elections.
The Presidency has previously denied claims that the President had ordered the governing All Progressives Congress’ presidential ticket to be relocated to the South.
This came following various rumors on Saturday night that the President had backed a power transfer to the country’s southern region.
Garba Shehu, the Presidential Spokesman, denied claims that Buhari had requested party officials to nominate a Southern contender as the party’s consensus candidate in an interview with the BBC on Sunday.
The presidential spokesperson further denied claims that Nigeria’s president declared he would only support a candidate from the south as his successor.
Shehu said that the president just urged all the presidential candidates to reach an agreement among themselves before the party’s presidential primary poll on June 6th to 9th.
Buhari also stated that he would support anyone picked during the consensus negotiations, regardless of the aspirant’s area.
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Following the news, several internet users resorted to social media to voice their displeasure with the President’s denial before of the party’s presidential primary.
Take a look at some of the responses below.
“The APC is a worthless party, with half of their Presidential aid being useless as well,” @KechAmanii remarked. Do you have to work with Nigerians? Do you consider yourself to be an elementary school student? Speak about it here, talk about it there. People who are resourceful.”
“So, Mr. Spokesperson, what did he say?” wrote @Yak22061. We’ve read both his and the northern governments’ speeches. So, how did you get yours?”
“I thought it was the Northern Governors that negotiated a Power Shift in line with Nigeria’s peace and stability?” said @AlagbaKenneth.
“Confusion scattered everywhere,” remarked @Nedoomije1.
“Confusion in the opponents’ camp,” tweeted @SamyIce ace.
“Na God, punish all of you!” wrote @realxilohs. Isn’t that what they’ve been attempting? Nigeria must be Islamized/Fulanized! God will disperse you people and make you a laughingstock.”
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“People were recently slaughtered in Owo, and your coconut head is still conducting presidential zoning!” said @youngdeacon17. I blame the stupid Nigerians. “Kick out APC the same way you kicked out PDP in 2015!”
