Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has called on northern presidential aspirants to defer their ambitions until 2031. He made this statement at the Kano State Government House while unveiling 50 vehicles donated by Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, to support APC campaign mobilisation in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yusuf argued that Nigeria's presidency should continue to rotate between the northern and southern regions.
According to Yusuf, the presidency should rotate between the two regions, with each region allowed to produce a president for two consecutive terms. This, he said, would provide sufficient time for an administration to implement major policies and development programmes. He urged support for President Bola Tinubu to complete his second term, allowing the South to complete its two-term cycle before power returns to the North.
Yusuf's call is aimed at promoting fairness, equity, national cohesion, mutual trust, and a sense of belonging among Nigerians from different parts of the country. He emphasized that rotational presidency is about fairness, equity, and giving every part of the country a sense of belonging. This arrangement, he believes, would foster unity and cooperation among Nigerians.
The governor also urged politicians and political parties to ensure that their campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections remain peaceful and issue-based. He called on political actors to focus on policies, programmes, and development plans rather than personal attacks, inflammatory rhetoric, and actions capable of undermining peace.
Yusuf reaffirmed his administration's commitment to peaceful democratic engagement, urging political stakeholders to place the unity, peace, and development of Kano State and Nigeria above partisan interests. He emphasized the need for politicians to prioritize the well-being of the country and its citizens.
The donation of 50 vehicles by Tompolo to support APC campaign mobilisation in Kano State is seen as a significant boost to the party's campaign efforts. Yusuf's administration has been working to ensure that the state remains a key player in the country's politics.
Yusuf's statement has significant implications for the 2027 general elections, as it provides insight into the governor's vision for the country's future. His emphasis on rotational presidency and peaceful campaigns is expected to shape the political discourse in Kano State and beyond.
Key points
- Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf urges northern presidential aspirants to wait till 2031.
- Yusuf advocates for rotational presidency between northern and southern regions.
- He urges politicians to focus on peaceful and issue-based campaigns.
