Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has opined that being from a particular tribe or zoning should not be the deciding factor for the 2023 Presidency.
While speaking on Sunday at the first plenary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria in Abuja, Uzodinma told Nigerians to only vote for a credible presidential candidate as recognized by the 1999 constitution.
“Of course, it will be a good idea to zone the Presidency to the Southeast, but in the best of my interest, the process is what we should be looking at.
“Actually, in the books of our democracy (1999 Constitution), tribe or place of origin is not a factor.
“So, all I say in my good conscience and moral instinct is that Nigerians should vote in a representative manner where everyone will have a feel of what the Presidency is in reality, but beyond that and very importantly, is the need for merit and competence.
“They should be the driving criteria for selecting a president. This country has gone through a lot of trouble and temptations. It is high time we did this rightly in Nigeria.”
