Nigerian politicians Rabiu Kwankwaso, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and Hajya Rahma Abdulmajid have emphasized the importance of the South retaining power in 2027. They warned against disrupting the existing rotational arrangement between the North and the South. According to Kwankwaso, the Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), allowing the South to complete its eight-year tenure is necessary for national stability and peaceful coexistence.
Kwankwaso specifically warned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against disrupting the zoning arrangement. He urged Atiku not to contest in 2027, citing the need for the system to continue with Peter Obi completing the remaining tenure belonging to the South. Kwankwaso noted that zoning is not enshrined in the constitution but argued that common sense dictates that if one part of the country rules for two terms, the other region should be allowed to take over.
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and Personal Assistant to the President on Radio and Broadcast (Office of the Vice President), Hajya Rahma Abdulmajid, echoed Kwankwaso's sentiments. They argued that allowing the South to complete its eight-year tenure would ensure reciprocity and peaceful coexistence. Their comments come ahead of the 2027 elections, with various factions and parties beginning to position themselves.
Meanwhile, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has urged the Igbo people to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Soludo noted that the Igbo are torn between emotion and reason, and he encouraged them to make a decision that would benefit the country. Soludo's comments highlight the complexities surrounding the 2027 elections and the need for strategic decisions from various stakeholders.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured that Akwa Ibom State would deliver the highest votes for President Tinubu in the South-South region. Akpabio's statement underscores the importance of regional support in the 2027 elections. He urged APC factions to unite and work towards a common goal of ensuring the President's re-election.
The discussions around the 2027 elections have also involved the unification of various parties in Anambra State. Governor Soludo has successfully united the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), All Progressives Congress (APC), People's Democratic Party (PDP), and Accord in support of President Tinubu's re-election. This development highlights the efforts to build a strong coalition in the lead-up to the elections.
The insistence on the South retaining power in 2027 reflects a broader discussion on rotational presidency in Nigeria. Key points include:
Key points
- The South should retain power in 2027 to maintain national stability.
- Allowing the South to complete its eight-year tenure would ensure reciprocity and peaceful coexistence.
- Zoning is not enshrined in the constitution but is considered essential for balanced governance.
