Former senator Shehu Sani warned that a victory for former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 presidential election would bring an end to Nigeria’s long‑standing practice of rotating the presidency between the North and the South.
Atiku Abubakar, who served as Vice‑President from 1999 to 2007, is one of the leading candidates for the 2027 election. Sani’s comment, published by Punch Nigeria, highlights the potential shift in the country’s political balance.
“If Atiku Abubakar wins the 2027 election, it will mark the end of the rotational presidency in Nigeria,” Sani said.
The rotational system has been a feature of Nigeria’s political landscape since independence, with presidents often coming from different regions to reflect the country’s diversity. The 2027 election is therefore seen as a pivotal moment that could reshape how power is shared across Nigeria’s 36 states.
As the election approaches, observers will be watching closely to see whether the rotational tradition continues or gives way to a new political order.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>