The South East is not helping themselves to be a part of the national Bureau in Tinubu’s administration – Shettima

The APC Zoning Arrangement for the 10th National Assembly has seen the South East being placed in the Deputy Speakership position in the person of Ben Kalu.  Continue Reading>>>

Quite a number of South Easterners have been dissatisfied with this zoning arrangement that placed them at the last end among the Presiding officers despite being among the top three tripods in the court.

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum AYCF National President Yerima Shettima has alleged that the South East is not doing itself a favour in terms of being part of the National Bureau.  Continue Reading>>>

He said this in reference to the 2023 Presidential election that saw the candidate of the APC, Bola Tinubu having barely 5 percent from the region.

He stated that the region has to be nationalistic in its approach in order to be considered for important positions. He however opined that the South East deserves the Senate Presidency position.

He said, ”Although, I am of the view that the APC should reconsider positions. The South East is not helping themselves to be part of the National Bureau. They need to be nationalistic in their approach. I am of the view that the government should encourage Unity, we should carry our brother in the South East together.”