John Alechenu
A Benue State chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Get together (PDP), Engr. Conrad Utaan, has raised considerations in regards to the occasion’s zoning preparations, stating that its structure doesn’t assist one zone holding each the Nationwide Chairman and Deputy Nationwide Chairman positions concurrently.
In an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, Utaan, who’s vying for the occasion’s chairmanship, argued that the North Central’s demand for a alternative for the previous Nationwide Chairman, Senator Iyiorchia Ayu, is each constitutionally and morally justified.
He identified that it’s inappropriate for the occasion’s Appearing Nationwide Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum, from the North East, to proceed holding each the positions of Nationwide Chairman and Deputy Nationwide Chairman (North).
“Now, a emptiness has arisen for the Nationwide Chairman, and it’s been like this for over a yr. Part 47(6) of our structure clearly states that if a emptiness happens, the occasion should appoint a alternative from the zone the place the emptiness originated,” Utaan stated.
He additional defined that the North Central had been allotted the nationwide chairmanship place by way of inside zoning preparations inside the occasion, however expressed frustration over the seeming delay in addressing the emptiness. He cited earlier situations the place vacancies have been swiftly crammed, resembling with the Nationwide Secretary and the Nationwide Assistant Girl Chief.
Utaan additionally highlighted a precedent from the North East when Adamu Muazu resigned as chairman, emphasizing that the occasion fought to return the place to the zone.
“We within the North Central deserve the chairmanship, and it’s time for the occasion to behave in accordance with its personal structure and ethical accountability,” Utaan concluded.