The likely explanation that comes to mind is that many of the major political figures namely, Atiku, Jonathan, Obi, and Kwankwaso are failing to present a unified candidate for seeing a strong opportunity to challenge President BAT amid the growing anti-government sentiment, and none of them wants to be left out because of political ego or high hopes.
Jonathan, by circumstance or fate, would likely have only one term left to serve, which gives him an advantage that both Atiku and Obi may not possess in the present political equation, based on the emphasis that the South should be allowed to complete its two terms for convenience.
Let me also say that all three top potential contenders namely, Obi, Atiku, and Jonathan tend to present a unique opportunity to address certain longstanding political concerns.
Obi would satisfy the growing demand for an Igbo presidency and respond to the historic feeling of marginalization in the South-East.
Atiku, on the other hand, could address the perceived political marginalization of the North-East since the First Republic, the era of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the country’s first Prime Minister with executive authority.
Jonathan, meanwhile, appears to fit the narrative of a southern presidency without creating another rotational crisis, largely because he would constitutionally be entitled to only one more term in office.
This is purely an analysis and not an attempt to promote, legitimize, or justify the electoral chances of any candidate over another.
Bagudu Mohammed
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