A group under the auspices of the North Central Renaissance Movement, NCRM, has called on Nigeria’s major political parties to consider zoning their presidential tickets to the North Central region ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The group made this call in a communiqué at the end of its meeting in Abuja and signed by its chairperson, Prof. K’tso Nghargbu, arguing that the region, which has never produced a civilian President or Vice President since Independence, deserves its turn to lead the nation.
The NCRM emphasised the immense contributions of the North Central zone to Nigeria’s political stability, economic development, and national unity.
It highlighted the region’s sacrifices, including hosting the Federal Capital Territory, providing hydroelectric power, and supporting agriculture through initiatives such as groundnut pyramids and tin mining, as justification for its demand.
“We will no longer accompany other zones as escorts, backbenchers, spectators, or political underdogs to the glorious location called Nigeria. Being the only geopolitical zone that has never produced a civilian President or Vice President since Independence, the time for North Central to lead the country is now,” the communiqué declared.
