Tanko Yakasai, an elder statesman, says northern Nigeria
cannot speak with one voice.
According to Yakasai, the large population of the North
naturally leads to diverse opinions.
Speaking with newsmen, Yakasai dismissed the idea of
prematurely ending President Bola Tinubu’s administration, while advocating for
the completion of its tenure and policies.
He advocated continuity in governance, to ensure stability,
which he believes is essential for national progress and prosperity.
Yakasai equally endorsed democracy as the best form of
government, citing its ability to provide stability in managing a country’s
affairs.
He said: “It is not possible. We are more than half of the
entire population of Nigeria. You can’t put this number of people together and
think they will think alike. There will be differences, it is in human nature.
”I am one of those that have been in the forefront in
support of continuity in government.
“What we want is a government that will not only be able to
complete its constitutionally allowed tenure but also complete its policies and
projects which it set out to achieve within set timelines, and handover to
whoever the people decide should continue.
”We don’t want a situation where a government’s tenure is
cut short.”
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