Elder statesman and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Edwin Clark, has reacted to the comment credited to Mamman Daura, President Muhammadu Buhari’s older nephew, on zoning the presidency.
Daura, in an interview, had said competence, rather than zoning, should be prioritised for government positions.
Clark, however, countered Daura while featuring as a guest on Democracy Today, a programme on AIT Wednesday.
According to him, Daura shouldn’t have a say in such matters as zoning, as he didn’t have much experience in politics.
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“I’m not surprised at the principle statement by Mamman Daura. He has no political background; he hasn’t held any office in this country; he doesn’t belong to any political party, so he has not got any political experience,” Clark said.
“The main fact that he is permanently a resident in Aso Rock as adviser to his uncle is not enough for him to make irresponsible statement that could jeopardise the unity of this country.
“To jettison zoning is looking for chaotic situation in this country and there will be no one Nigeria, united Nigeria because no one will be a slave to the others.”
Clark maintained that any move to reject zoning would not reflect positively on ensuring unity in the country.
“I met him (Daura) for the first time in my life, now he has a privilege of residing permanently in Aso Rock, being the leader of the cabal, being the man who is advising. What is he advising?” he asked.
“No one prevents him from being a nephew to his uncle, Muhammadu Buhari, from advising him on family matters. He has no right to stay permanently without any official appointment in Aso Rock and thereby having the privilege of enjoying the government activities.
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