Tinubu's Eight-Year Presidency: A Call for Equity

The article presents a case for Bola Ahmed Tinubu to serve a full eight-year term as President of Nigeria, arguing that this aligns with the unwritten covenant of political rotation between the North and South. It references the historical context of Nigeria's political landscape, particularly the aftermath of the June 12, 1993 annulment, which led to a consensus for power rotation.

The article notes that Olusegun Obasanjo served a complete eight years from 1999 to 2007, followed by Umaru Musa Yar'Adua and Goodluck Jonathan, who completed their terms. Muhammadu Buhari then served from 2015 to 2023, fulfilling the Northern mandate.

The piece argues that interrupting the Southern cycle by truncating Tinubu's term would undermine the established political balance and equity. It stresses the importance of maintaining this rotational agreement to ensure stability and prevent further regional tensions, highlighting that the Southern region must protect its political rights and representation.