2023 Presidency: Daura’s Comment Can Break Nigeria -Clark

Leader of the Niger Delta socio-cultural group, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has described comment made by President Buhari’s nephew, Mamman Daura on 2023 presidency as “irresponsible” adding that he (Daura) shouldn’t have a say in such matters as zoning since he is a rookie in politics.
Daura, stirred the hornets’ nest when in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service on Tuesday said competence rather than zoning should be basis for 2023 presidency.
Clark who spoke on Channels Television programme ‘Politics Today’ declared: ”I’m not surprised at the principle statement by Mamman Daura. He has no political background; he hasn’t held any office in this country; he doesn’t belong to any political party, so he has not got any political experience,” Clark said.
“The main fact that he is permanently a resident in Aso Rock as adviser to his uncle is not enough for him to make irresponsible statement that could jeopardise the unity of this country.
“To jettison zoning is looking for chaotic situation in this country and there will be no one Nigeria, united Nigeria because no one will be a slave to the others.”
He maintained that any move to reject zoning would not reflect positively on ensuring unity in the country.
“I met him (Daura) for the first time in my life, now he has a privilege of residing permanently in Aso Rock, being the leader of the cabal, being the man who is advising. What is he advising?” he asked.
“No one prevents him from being a nephew to his uncle, Muhammadu Buhari, from advising him on family matters. He has no right to stay permanently without any official appointment in Aso Rock and thereby having the privilege of enjoying the government activities.
“Now he doesn’t want rotation to continue. Let me say this: nobody is a fool; who’s fooling who in this country?