Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has made a case for rotational presidency stating that the principle of rotation of power would enable the equation of power in Nigeria.
The governor, who spoke to journalists in Lagos yesterday said, “I believe that the principle of rotation of power is good to balance the power equation in Nigeria. I strongly believe that rotation has made many zones become president of Nigeria. The same rotation should also make Igbo people president, even as he called the igbos to support the efforts of President Jonathan for reelection.
“So, the PDP cannot remove zoning. Zoning is essential for the presidency to go through all zones”, he said, adding that after the tenure of Jonathan, the two zones that have not produced a president for Nigeria is South – East and North – East geo – political zones, stressing that “We must get the rotation of the office of the president to these two zones, then we can stop it.That is the only way to ensure equity and justice.
On the issue of electing a President based on merit, Kalu said it would be possible if all parts of the country has benefitted from the principle of rotation.
His words, “Later we can talk about merit. It is only when these two zones are well represented that we can now remove zoning. I can see some of my brothers saying zoning is no longer necessary, because they belong to different political party. That is not true, it is only in their party.
“In our party, the PDP, zoning is an essential ingredient for the democratic process and growth of our party to stabilise the system and institutions .
On the crisis in Abia PDP and its chances of jeopardising the chances of Jonathan becoming President in 2015, Orji said, “Abia State remains one of the backbone states of the PDP. That is why the president is very lucky man, he stands by me and Orji. All of us are in PDP. The president is standing on two sides of the Atlantic. People will listen to us. Whatever the governor of Abia State cannot bring on the table for the president I would bring. That is why democracy is very good .It is going to be a win win situation for the president .That is why the PDP umbrella is very strong, it can cover many people under it.”
On his continued battle with the ruling governor of Abia state, he said he was ready to sponsor any audit firm invited to audit the accounts of the state while he was the governor of the state.
His words, “I have stated this very clearly in television interview that in am ready to take, I mean pay the bill for a financial audit of my administration and the current one, so that the public would understand what the issues are .
“I am ready to pay fifty per cent of the cost of such audit, while the state government will pay the remaining fifty percent for a thorough audit to be carried out on the finances and expenditure of the state.
“I am ready to pay fifty per cent of the cost of such audit, while the state government will pay the remaining fifty percent for a thorough audit to be carried out on the finances and expenditure of the state.
“We can invite reputable audit firms including Est & Young , KPMG, Dellloite & Touché Price Water Copper House ,to carry out the audit so that the truth would be straightened.This is how a civilised society works. Not throwing mud at people who have served their people meritoriously.
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