List: Northern Elders Reveal 3 Major Conditions to Back 2023 Presidential CandidatesAhead of the 2023 general elections, Northern Elders under the auspices of Northern Leaders of Thought (NLT) said the region will support only a competent presidential candidate. Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. The forum on Saturday, January 15, stressed that they would also back a candidate who understands the roots and solutions to the numerous challenges confronting the country They also declared Nigerians northerners as well as other regions have a right in next presidential elections. In a communiqué at the end of a meeting in Kaduna state, the northern elders listed crucial factors in supporting Nigeria’s next ruler. According to The Nation, conditions 2023 presidential candidates must meet include: Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! 1. Competence 2. Evidence of personal integrity 3. Commitment to the rule of law Recommended for you "I gave one boy my number in school": Little girl reveals who has been dist... In another report by Channels TV, northern elders said the region will support only a presidential candidate who has the capacity to address the nation’s socio-economic and security problems. While noting that this is irrespective of where the person comes from, the forum insisted they will no longer vote for a candidate based on sentiments as they did for President Muhammadu Buhari. Legit.ng previously reported that the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) made up of Professor Ango Abdullahi, Dr. Hakeem Baba Ahmed and others stated that they are the kingmakers in Nigeria. The comment was made in Kaduna on Saturday, January 15, by Baba-Ahmed during the meeting of Northern Leaders of Thought at the Arewa House. In a related development, some amalgamated groups in northern Nigeria have stated their resolve to draft minister of transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, into the forthcoming 2023 presidential race. Recommended for you "You look good": Beautiful lady who is a fish farmer shows off big 'point a... The position of the group followed the outcome of its meeting held in Kaduna state on Tuesday, January 4. According to them, Amaechi, the immediate past Rivers state governor, had been a loyal member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and should be rewarded with the presidency by party members. Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken on a favourite presidential candidate ahead of the general elections coming up in 2023. The president spoke on this in an exclusive interview with Channels Television aired on Wednesday night, January 5. President Buhari, however, did not disclose the identity of his favourite presidential candidate, expressing fear that he may be “eliminated” if he is known now. Source: Legit.ng Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Northern Elders under the auspices of Northern Leaders of Thought (NLT) said the region will support only a competent presidential candidate. Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! Legit.ng