Akume Urges Northerners to Delay 2027 Presidential Bids

George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other Northerners aspiring for the presidency in 2027 to delay their ambitions until the 2031 general elections. Akume argued that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the South should be allowed to complete his two terms of eight years before the North considers producing the next president.

Speaking to Benue State indigenes in Kaduna, he urged the North to remain united and avoid political maneuvers that could undermine its collective interests. He described any Northerner aiming for the presidency in 2027 as misleading the region, warning that such ambitions could distract from long-term political goals.

Akume stressed the importance of national unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria's diverse communities, advocating for the preservation of cultural identities to strengthen relationships. He called for careful assessment of political developments to resist influences that conflict with shared interests.