The coalition of northern youth groups under the aegis of the Northern Youths Forum (NYF), have insisted that the north must complete its eight year tenure for Nigeria’s presidency.
In a statement by the National President of the group, Alhaji Gambo Ibrahim Gunjungu, in Abuja, those jostling to replace President Muhaammadu Buhari, especially from the South-West, should not dream of such as the north would resist it and continue after 2019, whether with Buhari or anyone else.
“Let us reveal that after our recent meeting in Kaduna, a delegation was sent to London. We sent that delegation because we wanted to to know the truth of the situation,” the youths said.
“We met with the President and he told us some things. All we can say now is that our President will soon be back and people would witness drastic changes in the country. Many people will be surprised when he comes.
“Also we want it on record that youths from the North will not accept a repeat of what happened during the late Umaru Musa Yar’adua presidency. In 2919, the North must complete its eight years. This region can no longer continue to be taken for a ride.”
Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari has been away from the country for 69 days on a medical trip to the United Kingdom.
The youths had also threatened Igbos in the north with a quit notice.