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The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has expressed regrets for its endorsement of President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general elections.
According to DAILY NIGERIAN, Mr Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, emerged as the Nigerian president over his closest rivals, Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party and Peter Obi of the Labour Party.
In a conversation with the Guardian newspaper, NEF spokesperson AbdulAziz Suleiman acknowledged that supporting Mr Tinubu was a mistake that has taught the region a valuable lesson.
He added that moving forward, the North will prioritize unity and consensus in selecting the nation’s highest office.
Mr Suleiman said: “The North made a mistake in voting Bola Tinubu to the presidency in 2023, and it is unlikely that they will repeat the same error in the future.
“They have learned from their past missteps and will strive to select a candidate who can unite the country and govern in the best interests of all Nigerians.
“Moving forward, the North will be more cautious in selecting a candidate for the presidency.
“They will prioritize someone who is seen as more inclusive, less controversial, and more aligned with the interests of all regions of the country.
“The mistake of supporting Tinubu in 2023 has taught them the importance of unity and consensus in selecting a candidate for the highest office in the land.”
