The 2023 election consisting of three presidential candidate, turned out to be in the favour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with the Northern region giving the highest vote for President Bola Tinubu during the election.
The Northern Elders Forum, NEF have expressed their deep regret on their choice of the presidential candidate during the election.
The spokesman of the forum, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman made this claim during an interview on Tuesday.
He noted that in subsequent polls, particularly the 2027 general elections, the region will prioritize unity and consensus in selecting a candidate for the highest office in Nigeria.
The North made a mistake in voting Bola Tinubu to the presidency in 2023, and it is unlikely that they will repeat the same error in the future.
“They have learned from their past misstep and will strive to select a candidate who can unite the country and govern in the best interests of all Nigerians.
The mistake of supporting Tinubu in 2023 has taught them the importance of unity and consensus in selecting a candidate for the highest office in the land,” he was quoted as saying
“Moving forward, the Northerns states that they will be more cautious in selecting a candidate for the presidency. They will prioritize someone who is seen as more inclusive, less controversial, and more aligned with the interests of all regions of the country”, he said.
Since his inauguration in May 2023, the president has been widely criticised over some policies of his administration, which were tagged by the opposition as anti-masses.
The President has also been accused by Northern groups of lopsided appointments in the federal government.