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As the country is moving closer to electioneering process that would usher in a new government at the center and in most of the states across Nigeria many issues had come up to the national discuss which include the disintegration tendencies, seccessionist agitation from the south, fear that elections may not hold, kidnapping , Fulani herders/ farmers crisis, Banditry and terrorism all these are questions to be answered as they are topical issues standing like a fixed spanner in the wheel of the Nigeria political and social economic progress.
One could not but come to term with the reality on ground that all these myriad of challenges have lots and directly connected to power equation of the nation and the anticipated political game of 2023 election that had began to unfold in diverse perspectives and different trends as power blocks within the country are beginning to weigh options available before them.
The most important thing that must sink at this material time is for every Nigerian of good will and unflinching patriotism to start seeing Nigeria first, a Nigeria whereby regional and ethnic bias is put on hold, a Nigeria where religion should be a way of life and not the measure to attack others with a different religion.
The task at the moment is to see to the harnessing of the vast human capital potential juxtaposing such to the rich and large natural minerals endowment of the nation for the outright development of every sectors for the greatest happiness of all it’s citizens.Coming to term with the realities on ground politically, Nigeria needs to continue to exist as one even in the face of her many challenges.
At this very point of the historical existence of Nigeria, referencing the issue of June 12 annulment and subsequent coming to power of OBj in 1999 ultimately put an end to some extent to the different tensions and agitations across the country which gave room to the democracy we are practicing today.
Moving forward, the country is currently witnessing a more daring tension and agitations for separation more than ever before but similar to the tensed situation that led to the civil war.
The North no longer trust the South to mutually allow power to shift to either sides free of rift and the antecedent tension as it is today.
The point blank is Middle Belt Region for the rescue as the surest unifying region.
It is imperative to note that at this juncture in the history of Nigeria, Middle Belt Region stands out as the only zone that had prominently provided the needed unifying ethos politically and nature of its thorough breed politicians.
Politicians, Stakeholders and Youth across middle belt region had continually put Nigeria and her unity first even in the face of so many provocations which implecativelly are adverse effect of the crude politics being played by players from other regions and are potentially threatening the unity of this country today.
Middle Belt Region is blessed with intelligent men and women of goodwill which had continually produce eminent figures such as Dr Bukola Saraki, an eminent personality and the immediate past President of Nigeria Senate is top among equals whose track records in unifying this nation is of note and whom we believe is eminently qualified to lead this nation given all the needed support by stakeholders from other regions is fit for the highest office at this time needed to be brought on board to lead the unification struggle to keep Nigeria as one given the agreement that this country needed to remain a United nation for the greatest happiness of the citizens and overall development of the nation.
Saraki a man in his mid fifties is no doubt the person that would be mostly acceptable to the northern and southern elites and the people in general, has not retire but should now be beckon unto to come onboard in other to refire the national clout that could further cement and bond Nigeria together as one beyond 2023.
To this end in our own genuine view of Nation building, a man of good will in person of Dr Bukola Saraki who is from the Middle Belt Zone, the zone that is more qualified to produce the next president should be given the chance as his pedigree and record in National politics speaks volumes.
The task to unite Nigeria would be made easy if we all allow our sense of patriotism to put Nigeria first is allowed to prevail.
Let us give one Nigeria another chance come 2023 by considering a man of strong will from the middle belt zone.
God Bless Nigeria.
Signed
Comrade Funsho Victor Babayemi,
Coordinator Agenda For Better And Sustainable Nigeria, ABS-NIGERIA.
