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On Saturday, the last day of April, it was a zonal movement in Nigeria’s Eastern region as Igbo Youths from five states gathered in the heart of Imo State to match in solidarity for Bello, making bold that the people have agreed to support the presidential ambition of Gov. Yahaya Bello over many others.
The support from the East, as well as several other movements across the country, including the governor’s homecoming, which drew a large crowd from several northern states, may indicate that the APC now has the most popular candidate it could consider running for president with its ticket.
According to reports, the Igbos prefer Bello for a variety of reasons, including proximity, religious performance, tribe unification, and competency. These characteristics, as well as many others that distinguish the governor, appear to be lacking in every other APC candidate.
As the party prepares for presidential primaries, it is very likely Yahaya Bello may emerge as the flag bearer considering his bloc North Central votes, massive South East support he has gained by playing pivotal roles in South East APC elections, North West and North East support as well. While many aspirants of the south west and south south region justle for delegate support, Yahaya Bello remains the only North Central and northern candidate, for now. These calculations made by many is most likely to become the outcome of APC’s upcoming presidential primaries.
All these could also be attributed to the support Gov. Bello is receiving from the leadership ahead. Indeed, the party faces interesting times ahead, but it is clear that Bello is in the lead.
