Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said, on Monday, that Nigeria needs an experienced politician to take over the reign of governance from the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), as his tenure ends in 2023.
Gumi noted that Nigerians should do away with ethnoreligious politics in the 21st century in order to build a united country.
Speaking to journalists in Kaduna, Gumi noted that the next President of the country should be one with experience, adding that there was nothing wrong with politicians contesting elections several times and seeking victory.
While placing the three leading presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, the All Progressive Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Labour Party, Peter Obi, the fiery cleric said Nigeria did not need a novice as President, but an experienced politician to lead it in 2023 general election.
