Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has advocated for the continuation of Nigeria's presidential rotation between the northern and southern regions. On September 28, 2026, at the Government House in Kano, Yusuf urged northern presidential aspirants to wait until 2031 to contest for the office. This call was made while unveiling 50 vehicles donated by Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, to support the APC campaign in Kano ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to Yusuf, the rotational presidency allows each region to produce a president for two consecutive terms, giving an administration sufficient time to implement major policies and development programs. He emphasized that this arrangement promotes fairness, national cohesion, and a sense of belonging among Nigerians. Yusuf's statement was released through his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa.
Yusuf encouraged support for President Bola Tinubu to complete his second term, allowing the South to finish its two-term cycle before power returns to the North. He stated that the rotational presidency is about fairness, equity, and giving every part of the country a sense of belonging. This arrangement, Yusuf believes, will foster unity and cooperation among Nigerians from different regions.
The governor urged political stakeholders, particularly in the North, to exercise patience and allow the current political arrangement to run its course. He effectively asked northern presidential aspirants to defer their ambitions until after the 2027–2031 tenure. Yusuf's call aims to prevent potential conflicts and ensure a peaceful transfer of power.
Yusuf also urged politicians and political parties to conduct peaceful and issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. He emphasized the need for political actors to focus on policies, programs, and development plans rather than personal attacks and inflammatory rhetoric. This approach, Yusuf believes, will promote a peaceful and unity-focused electoral process.
The governor reaffirmed his administration's commitment to peaceful democratic engagement. He urged political stakeholders to prioritize the unity, peace, and development of Kano State and Nigeria above partisan differences. Yusuf's administration aims to ensure that political activities in Kano State contribute to the overall stability and progress of the country.
Yusuf's call for a rotational presidency and peaceful campaigns has been seen as a move to promote national cohesion and stability. His administration's efforts to engage with political stakeholders and promote issue-based campaigns are expected to shape the 2027 electoral process in Kano State and Nigeria as a whole.
Key points
- Kano Governor Abba Yusuf advises northern presidential hopefuls to wait until 2031 to contest for the office.
- Yusuf advocates for the continuation of Nigeria's presidential rotation between the northern and southern regions.
- The governor urges politicians to conduct peaceful and issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections.
