Since Nigeria’s independence in 1960, 18 states in the country have never produced a president. It is important to note that while though these states have never produced a president, they have nonetheless produced other prominent political figures and leaders who have helped Nigeria progress in various ways.
These states include…. Continue Reading
- Abia State
- Adamawa State
- Akwa Ibom State
- Bayelsa State
- Cross River State
- Ebonyi State
- Ekiti State
- Gombe State
- Imo State
- Jigawa State
- Kebbi State
- Kogi State
- Kwara State
- Nasarawa State
- Ogun State
- Osun State
- Anambra State
- Zamfara State
There are a number of explanations for why some Nigerian states have never had a president, including historical, political, and demographic ones.
Nigeria has always been known for its regionalism, which has resulted in a fight for control between the northern and southern regions of the nation. Due in part to its larger population and more political clout, the northern region has produced more presidents than the southern region. Moreover, some states have been excluded from the rotation of the presidency because some regions or states have had prominent political parties or people that have been successful in winning the office…….
