Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has opined that there should be zoning and rotational presidency amidst the six geo-political zones in the country.
He stated this in Abuja at the 100th anniversary of the Barewa Old Boys Association.
Gowon further said the governorship office in all states of the federation should be alternated within the three senatorial districts, saying that it would help in bringing peace, tranquility, and development, and also contain the crisis of marginalization.
He said: “The presidency should be zoned and rotated among the six geo-political zones of the country. This is key to the peace, tranquility, and development of our country.
Also, among the 19 northern states, the Nigerian presidential position should be rotated.”
General Gowon also mentioned that the peace and educational development of the country has been threatened by Boko Haram, banditry, and kidnapping.
Insecurity is giving the northern region a bad name and image and the need to make the North peaceful again cannot be overemphasized.
Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping have threatened the peace and tranquility needed for educational development in our land.
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.”
