Former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) says zoning and rotational presidency should be among the six geo-political zones, rather than between the North and South.
The elder statesman said this in Abuja at the centurion of Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA) on Sunday.
Gowon said rotating the office of the president is key to peace, tranquility and development.
He also suggested two vice presidents for the country, with one of them coming from the zone producing the President and the other elected into power during the presidential election.
“Also, among the 19 northern states, the Nigerian presidential position should be rotated,” the former Head of State said.
On insecurity, Gowon said: “Insecurity is giving the northern region a bad name and image and the need to make the North peaceful again cannot be overemphasized.
“Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping have threatened the peace and tranquility needed for educational development in our land.
“Insecurity in any nation threatens development, law and order. Insecurity must be ruthlessly dealt with collectively to pave way for the development of the education sector and development.”
