Political, traditional and religious leaders from the Northcentral on Tuesday denounced agitations for secession by some ethnic groups in Nigeria.
The leaders affirmed that the zone remained for the country’s unity. They spoke in Abuja under the aegis of the North Central Peoples’ Forum (NCPF).
They noted that the location of the zone has naturally bestowed on it the task to keep the country one.
Their spokesman Sule Dikeson told reporters that they are tired of watching helplessly as their people are being killed by alleged foreign invaders.
He described as worrisome that only on Monday, over 27 people were allegedly killed in Agatu, Benue State, noting that the Northcentral zone should produce Nigeria’s next president.
He said: “Once you give the leadership of the country to the zone, the country will be united because all tribes are represented in the Northcentral.
“We don’t believe in secession. We believe in the unity of the country. That is why we want to host a security summit to brain storm for workable results.”
