The controversy started on Sunday when Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, urged northern political figures eyeing the 2027 presidency to âlook beyond that year,â suggesting that President Tinubu, a southerner, should be allowed a second term.
In a response to Akumeâs comments, ACFâs National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, stated that it was too early to discuss the 2027 presidency, The Punch reported.
He emphasized that the focus should be on delivering good governance to Nigerians, not distracting the public with early political debates.
Atiku Abubakar, who lost the 2023 presidential election to Tinubu, also weighed in, highlighting the disparity in presidential power between the North and South.
Atiku pointed out that by 2027, the South would have held the presidency for 17 years, compared to only 11 years for the North, Vanguard reported.
Atiku stressed that the power to elect and vote out the government lies with the Nigerian people and questioned whether the Tinubu government has proven itself worthy of re-election.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that the Accord Party declared its determination to reshape Nigeriaâs political landscape in the 2027 general elections.
Specifically, the party vowed to reclaim Nigeria from the grip of the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
