Joel Osaigbovo Aluge, Reporting
The Northern Elders Forum has said that the northern region regrets voting President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general elections.
The elders noted that the mistake of voting for the president who was the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 outing has taught the north a lesson.
The forum recently came hard on the President when it lamented the growing insecurity across the country.
The elders said the recent abduction of Kuriga school children in Kaduna indicated that the present goverment has failed to protect Nigerians just few months in office.
They said, the region will now prioritise unity and consensus in selecting a candidate for the highest office in the land.
Recall that in the 2023 general elections, Tinubu polled a total of 8,794,726 total votes to be declared president.
The Northern region of North West, North East and North Central gave the president a combined votes of 5.4 million.
They have learned from their past misstep 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.