2023 – Igbo Presidency Achievable – Anyim

Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, a former President of the Senate, says it is time for the South East to produce the next President of Nigeria. That part of the country comprises majorly the Igbo. Several groups, including Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, apex Igbo socio cultural organisation, have been canvassing for a President of Igbo extraction in 2023. Delivering a lecture at the 6th World Igbo Summit at Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, Anyim said those calling for Igbo presidency should put in more effort. “It is my opinion that the Igbo of the South East geopolitical zone is in continuous search of a system, or if you like, a polity that guarantees and secures his social, political and economic interest based on equality of citizenship, equity and justice. I make bold to say that the Igbos of the south east geo political zone can find this in Nigeria. The journey to building an equitable society is usually challenging and rough, but many nations have arrived safely from this journey. It is, therefore, my position that those who posit restructuring have a point but should work harder to secure national consensus to make it possible “