The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed disappointment at a statement credited to former vice president and presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, on the zoning of the presidency, IgbereTV reports.
According to a statement by its spokesman, Hon. Ken Robinson, PANDEF said it is rather unfortunate that the former vice president drew such a conclusion.
“He knows his statement is inconsistent with established and justifiable protocols and conventions, which have helped to sustain considerable understanding, peace, and stability in the polity.
“Truth is, the narrative that there is no zoning in the nation’s Constitution is a conscienceless mockery of our democratic evolution, and indeed, the country’s constitution.
“It bears underscoring that Nigeria’s Constitution, though flawed, has ample provisions that emphasize inclusiveness, fairness, and equity,” PANDEF’s statement partly read.
