Shehu Sani Warns Against Disrupting 2027 Presidency Plans

Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani cautioned that efforts by northern politicians to reclaim the presidency in 2027 could lead to renewed separatist movements in the South-East, South-West, and South-South regions. During an interview in Kaduna, Sani urged the North to permit President Bola Tinubu to complete his term under the informal power rotation arrangement, emphasizing that disrupting this could jeopardize national unity and political stability.

He suggested that northern politicians should aim for the presidency in 2031 instead. Sani noted that the current political climate has reduced separatist agitations, as seen with the Biafra movement, which has diminished due to the hope of a southern candidate contesting.

He argued that the North has no pressing reason to demand an immediate return to the presidency, citing that former President Muhammadu Buhari, a northerner, served for eight years from 2015 to 2023. Sani also addressed the ongoing insecurity challenges faced by the Tinubu administration, criticizing northern leaders for inconsistent evaluations of government performance.