2027: Shehu Sani urges Atiku, other northerners to respect rotation, allow South complete eight years

Former Senator Shehu Sani has publicly called on northern political figures, including Atiku Abubakar, to support the principle of power rotation by allowing the southern region to complete an eight-year presidential tenure. Sani argues that adhering to this rotational arrangement is essential for political stability and regional equity within the Nigerian democratic framework.

According to Sani, facilitating a full two-term cycle for the South would ultimately benefit northern interests by establishing a clear precedent for a northern candidate to succeed the incumbent in 2031. This appeal seeks to influence the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections by advocating for a structured transition of power between the country's major geographic zones.