Niger State: Its Time For Governor Of Bida Extraction To Emerge
Niger State comprises three geo-political zones namely A, B and C. However, the leadership of the state (governorship position) hasn't favoured the headquarters of the Nupe people which is Zone A Senatorial District, Bida. The Bida people, precisely Niger South, have been marginalised in the state’s geopolitics. This is in spite of the fact that the zone has always backed other zones to produce leaders into the top positions at state and federal levels. The denial of the Bida people is not because of a lack of credible and hard-working governorship candidates from Bida extraction. People of Bida have repeatedly expressed readiness to take the leadership position of the state to greater heights through seeking the support of two other constituencies and the support of the kingmakers in the state, including top political leaders and Royal Fathers ahead of the 2023 governorship election. This election season has produced a uniquel...