Shehu Sani Advocates for Southern Candidates in 2027 Race

Former federal lawmaker and Senator Shehu Sani expressed that the 2027 presidential race should primarily involve President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate Peter Obi, and other southern candidates, while excluding northern candidates such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Sani argued that the South should complete its eight-year tenure before northern candidates seek the presidency.

He acknowledged that while the rotation of power between the North and South is not constitutionally mandated, it is equitable. Sani emphasized that the political contest in 2027 should include candidates like Sowore, Makinde, Adebayo, and Duke from the South.

He warned that failure to respect this principle in 2027 could lead to complications in 2031, asserting that the North should have an "unchallengeable right" to the presidency after the South completes its term. Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has faced criticism for his decision to run while the South has not yet completed its tenure.