The Southern Governors Forum has expressed joy over the resolution of the Northern All Progressives Congress, APC governors that a Southerner should succeed President Muhammadu Buhari come 2023.
In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu, the Governors described their northern counterparts as great patriots and reliable partners.
“We acknowledge this courageous stance for equity and moral rectitude.
“We applaud the zeal and determination of our brothers to engage realistically and honestly.
We salute this uncommon resolve to confront issues militating against the march towards nationhood and ultimate greatness,” the statement said.
The statement said by this singular act, the Northern APC governors have clearly shown that they were in support of a stable, progressive and prosperous Nigeria, while congratulating the Chairman of the Northern APC Governors’ Forum, Abubakar Badaru, for his exemplary conduct.
“Posterity will remember him for good. We thank the leadership of the Northern Governors’ Forum for the patriotic zest displayed at this crucial moment,” it added.
