Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Gen. Aliyu Gusau, has hosted some political figures from the North Central geopolitical zone who are seeking a consensus for power shift to the region in the 2027 general elections.

The agitators led by Prof. K’sto Nghargbu, after being hosted by Gen. Gusau, on Friday, proceeded to meet with the Onah of Abaji, His Royal Highness Alhaji Musa Baba Yunusa on Saturday.

They were also received by Senator John Danboyi.

Prof. Nghargbu, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday said the movement called North Central Renaissance Movement, would consult all critical stakeholders to ensure that the region achieves the position of president or vice president in the next election.

Nghargbu, a professor of medical geology said, “We are strengthening advocacy for the return of presidency to the zone come 2027 through high-level consultations with prominent figures in all the six geo-political zones.”

Explaining the reason for their actions, Nghargbu in the statement said, “The zone (North Central) has suffered great political setback since the post-independence and return to democracy in 1999 through denial of president and vice president slots.”

He added: “We appeal for the cooperation of all Nigerians to make the agitation a reality and put the zone in the equation of other zones who have enjoyed the constitutional right of producing president and vice president in Nigeria.

“The zone has what it takes to lead rather than to be led all the times, and the future should begin with the 2027 federal political arrangement.” (Weekend Trust)

•Group photo after the meeting between Former NSA Gen. Aliyu Gusau, political leaders, and the North-Central agitators