In a desperate move to enlist the support of prominent leaders and monarchs in the South-west, President Goodluck Jonathan has promised to rectify the discrepancy in appointive positions at the federal level if re-elected for a second term in office.
The Yoruba people have complained bitterly about the marginalization of the region in his government.
Jonathan made the pledge when he visited the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade on Saturday.
Jonathan’s administration has been heavily criticised for ignoring South-Westerners in its appointment at the federal level with Akinwunmi Adesina, Minister Agriculture, the leading Yoruba in his government.
The President had said since promised to redress the unequal political appointment of the South-West at the federal level if re-elected.
Jonathan said that for Nigeria to move forward, “the key thing needed is the implementation of the National confab”.
He said that his administration would fully implement its recommendation if re-elected.
