Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed strong opposition to the notion that the North should wait until 2031 for another opportunity to produce a president.
Atiku’s stance was made clear in a statement from his media aide, Paul Ibe.
In a tweet on the X platform, Ibe revealed that Atiku firmly believes there is no reason for any Southern politician, including President Bola Tinubu, to lead Nigeria beyond 2027.
Atiku, who lost the 2023 presidential election to Tinubu, argued that the South has held power for long enough, and it would be unfair for the North not to regain the presidency in 2027.
Atiku pointed out that by 2027, the South would have had 17 years in leadership, with eight years under Olusegun Obasanjo, five years under Goodluck Jonathan, and four years under Tinubu.
In contrast, the North would have only had 11 years of leadership, with Umaru Musa Yar’Adua serving three years and Muhammadu Buhari serving eight years.
He emphasized that this creates a significant power imbalance, with the South having six more years in power than the North, which he believes undermines the principles of equity and fairness.
Atiku also reminded Nigerians that the power to elect their leaders lies with the people, who should have the right to choose a government based on its performance.
He questioned whether the Tinubu administration had earned the people’s trust for a second term, stating that the answer to this question is clear.
