2023: Southern Nigeria Governors Forum appreciates Northern counterparts

Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu

The Southern Nigeria Governors Forum has appreciated her counterpart from the Northern region for choosing to withdraw all aspirants vying for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in the fast-approaching 2023 general elections.

The statement which was signed by her Chairman and Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, reads;

"We received with utmost joy the news of the resolution of the 11 Governors from the Northern Region.

We did not expect anything short of this heart-warming decision from our colleagues, great patriots, and reliable partners in the collaborative efforts geared towards the attainment of nationhood for our dear country. This is indeed another landmark achievement in our quest for understanding, rapprochement, and continual engagements for mutual beneficence."

The statement further reads "We acknowledge this courageous stance for equity and moral rectitude. We applaud the zeal & determination of our brothers to engage realistically & honestly. We salute this uncommon resolve to confront issues militating against the march towards nationhood and ultimate greatness.

By this gesture, we are convinced of the seriousness of our colleagues to join other patriots in ensuring that the ascendant march towards stability, progress, and prosperity is not truncated by indiscretion.

We congratulate our brother Governor, 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.

We look forward to conducting a hitch-free Convention which will culminate in the election of a suitable candidate who will hoist the flag of the party with a sense of mission.", Akeredolu concludes.