Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has called on northern presidential hopefuls to wait until 2031 before seeking the nation’s highest office. He made this statement during the unveiling of 50 vehicles donated by Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, to support All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign mobilisation in Kano State ahead of the 2027 elections. Yusuf emphasized the importance of allowing the current power arrangement to run its course.
Yusuf advocated for the continuation of the principle of rotational presidency between the North and South. He argued that each region should be allowed to complete two terms before power shifts to another region. According to him, allowing an administration to serve two consecutive terms would provide enough time to implement major policies and development programmes. This, he believes, would promote fairness, equity, national cohesion, and a sense of belonging among the different regions of the country.
The governor urged support for President Bola Tinubu to complete his second term, which would allow the South to complete its two-term cycle before power returns to the North. He added that northern political stakeholders should exercise patience and wait until 2031 before pursuing presidential ambitions. Yusuf made this statement amid early political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general elections, with several political figures across the country positioning for the presidency.
Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to peaceful democratic engagement. He urged political actors to prioritise the unity, peace, and development of Kano State and Nigeria. The governor also appealed to politicians and political parties to focus on issues, policies, and development plans rather than personal attacks and actions capable of threatening national unity.
The donation of 50 vehicles by Tompolo to support APC campaign mobilisation in Kano State was part of the event where Yusuf made his statement. The vehicles are expected to enhance the party’s campaign efforts in the state ahead of the 2027 elections. Yusuf’s call for northern presidential hopefuls to wait until 2031 has sparked reactions from various stakeholders across the country.
Yusuf’s comments come as several political figures across the country begin to position themselves for the presidency ahead of the 2027 general elections. His statement is seen as a significant development in the country’s political landscape, particularly in the context of the rotational presidency arrangement between the North and South. The governor’s position has been met with mixed reactions from various quarters.
The Kano State governor’s advocacy for a rotational presidency and his call for northern presidential hopefuls to wait until 2031 reflect his commitment to promoting national cohesion and fairness. His administration’s focus on peaceful democratic engagement and development is expected to shape the state’s political landscape in the lead-up to the 2027 elections.
Key points
- Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, urges northern presidential hopefuls to wait until 2031 before seeking the nation’s highest office.
- Yusuf advocates for the continuation of the principle of rotational presidency between the North and South.
- The governor reaffirms his administration’s commitment to peaceful democratic engagement and development.
