According to the activist, the Nigerian constitution permeates every Nigerian to contest the poll, irrespective of their region.
However, Sani suggested that the 2027 presidential election should be a Southern game, advising the northern aspirants to wait till 2031 before contesting.
According to Sani, the presidential election could be between President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, or former President Goodluck Jonathan. This would follow the principle of rotation of power, promoting national unity and peace.
Sani, in an interview with The Punch, then made a case for President Tinubu, adding that they supported the north in the past, and it’s now time for reciprocation.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain urged the former vice president Atiku Abubakar, who has shown interest in contesting the 2027 presidential election, to wait until 2027, when power will be shifted to the north, to respect the rotation formula principle.
He advises Tinubu’s camp to focus on good governance, addressing insecurity, poverty, and education in the north. This would ensure his re-election in 2027 and benefit the North in the long run.
Sani emphasizes that northern political elites’ desperation to return to power is driven by personal reasons, not the North’s interest. He hopes the North will respect the principle of rotation of power and allow the South to complete their 8 years in office.
The activist believes addressing key issues in Northern Nigeria will secure Tinubu’s re-election and promote national unity.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
