72 pro-democracy groups ask Tambuwal to contest for president in 2023- About 72 groups have declared full support for Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state for the 2023 presidency - The pro-democracy groups explained that the time has come for the Sokoto state governor to lead Nigeria - The governor has been described as a politician who is not greedy and holds a promising future PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Ahead of the 2023 general election, Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has been urged to contest for the country's number 1 position. The appeal was made by not less than 72 pro-democracy groups from Southern Nigeria under the umbrella of Tambuwal Save Nigeria on Monday, December 7, at a news conference in Sokoto, Leadership reports. Yusuf Abdullahi Bakura, the director-general of Tambuwal Save Nigeria, said that the group was set to begin massive mobilisation to canvass support for Tambuwal's 2023 presidency. Read also 2023 presidency: This is what I'll never support - Fayemi finally opens up According to Bakura who serves as the chief convener of the groups the time for the governor to step forward and lead Nigeria out of the unbearable economic stagnation is ripe. He went on to note that irrespective of tribes, religion, and gender Tambuwal holds a promising future for all Nigerians. Bakura added that the northern governor has proven his capacity to manage a multicultural diversity in an unbiased manner. While noting that Tambuwal's track records since his days as speaker of the National Assembly speak volume, the director-general added that Tambuwal was never a greedy person. Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria's former president, has finally spoken on the speculations regarding his possibility of contesting the 2023 presidential election. Jonathan said it is too early to talk about his interest in the 2023 elections. The former president made this known to newsmen on Friday, December 4, after attending an event organised by the Commonwealth Community Choir in Abuja. Read also Insecurity: Nigerians have lost faith in Buhari's govt, says NASU PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app In a related development, Nassiriya Movement, a group which claimed it has members in 21 states, has declared full supports for Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state for the 2023 presidency. The leader of the movement, Garkuwa Ibrahim Babuga, made this known while addressing journalists on Friday, October 30, amid heightened conversation over who succeeds the incumbent President Muhammadu Buari in 2023. 2023 election: Why a northerner should be President again - Shettima | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - About 72 groups have declared full support for Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state for the 2023 presidency - The pro-democracy groups explained that the time has come for the Sokoto state governor to lead Nigeria - The governor has been described as a politician who is not greedy and holds a promising future PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: