Akume Advocates for Power Rotation at APC Rally
Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, addressed supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a zonal rally in Lafia, arguing against any Northern candidate contesting the 2027 presidential election. He referenced an alleged power-rotation pact established in 1999, stating that the presidency should alternate between the North and South every eight years.
Akume asserted that anyone from the North running for President lacks sincerity and urged rejection of such candidates. He questioned the legitimacy of this unwritten agreement, asking why it was not included in the 1999 Constitution.
Akume's comments were framed in defense of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid. He outlined the historical context of the presidency's rotation, noting that the North would have its turn from 2023 to 2031.
Akume's remarks reflect a strategic political maneuvering within the APC regarding the upcoming elections.
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