According to a research conducted by PUNCH, Nigerians especially those from the Southern part of the country are expressing concern over the appointments made so far by Mr. President. They said the appointments were lopsided and not in the best interest of
the country. President Buhari is from Katsina State, Senate President Bukola Saraki and House of Representatives Speaker,
Yakubu Dogara, are from Kwara and Bauchi states respectively.
The judiciary is led by Justice Mahmud Mohammed from Taraba State. Of the 9 appointments made by Buhari so far, 8 are from the North, while 1 is from the South. The appointments, however, drew the ire of Nigerians who asked Buhari to respect the country’s principle of
federal character…… or risk being voted out at d end of his 2nd term in 2023……