Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria Suggests Which Region Should Produce Buhari's SuccessorYour support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. With several calls for power shift to the southern part of Nigeria by major political stakeholders in the country, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria seems not to be left out. The national president of the fellowship, Bishop Wale Oke, on Sunday, February 13, said the next president of Nigeria should be from the southern part of the country. Tribune reports that Oke said in order to foster and sustain stability, unity and peaceful co-existence of all, the next president should be a Christain from the south. Recommended for you “I will giv you N20k monthly”: Nigerian woman Esther “blows” after lady dra... Speaking in Uyo for Uyo Miracle Convention organised by Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Ministry International, Oke said a president from the south means that the candidate for the number one seat in the country could either be from the southeast, southwest or south-south region of Nigeria. Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! Oke said: The Guardian reports that Oke, who is also the president of the Sword of the Spirit Ministries, a Muslim should not be given such an opportunity in the coming election cycle. Also addressing the need for all Nigerians to focus on the right approach to bring sustainable peace and development, Oke said Nigeria is a complex nation which has over 500 ethnic nationalities, with everybody claiming attention. Recommended for you "His music is so unique": Singer Simi reacts to Asake’s fabulous performanc... He added that it is important for Nigerians to put their egos aside to achieve their desired progress. Oke said: A coalition of pro-Atiku Abubakar's groups has denounced involvement in the former vice president's 2023 presidential ambition. The announcement was made by a coalition consisting of four different groups led by eight representatives. According to the coalition, it is time for the whole country to align and allow the south to have the opportunity to produce a president. A group from the southeastern region has announced its support for the 2019 presidential candidate of the PDP. Recommended for you "As it should be": Iyabo Ojo stirs reactions as she celebrates MC Olumo 'ob... The group said Atiku is the man of the people and should be supported throughout his presidential ambition. According to the group, it is important for every Nigerian far and wide to join the Igbo people in supporting the former vice president. Source: Legit.ng The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has joined political stakeholders in Nigeria to call for power shift to the south The call for the shift of power to the southern region was made by the national president of the fellowship Bishop Wale Oke Oke said Nigeria's next president after President Muhammadu Buhari should be a Christian who is also from the southern region 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! “Without any doubt, if we are interested in the stability of this country, the south should produce the next president and by the south, I am talking of Southeast, southwest, south-south." “Chief Obasanjo handed over to Yar’Adua, Yar’Adua handed over to Jonathan and Jonathan handed over to Alhaji Muhammadu Buhari, and President Buhari shouldn’t hand over to a Muslim.”