Bashir El-Rufai has called on the North to forfeit the opportunity to present a presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, saying the South should be allowed to complete the remaining four years of the current political cycle.
In a post on X, the son of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, expressed his personal position on the political direction of the country, calling for a continuance of Southern leadership in the next electoral cycle.
He also hinted at a political alliance with prominent figures such as Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, noting that a collaborative alliance with defined roles could be instrumental in addressing the nation’s problems.
“Let the South finish their remaining four years,” he wrote, implying that northern politicians should postpone their presidential ambitions until after the current cycle.
Bashir said the opportunities for Northern candidates would remain open in the next cycle of elections, saying 2031 would present a clear pathway for any aspirant from the region interested.
His comments are part of the ongoing debate on power rotation and regional balance in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
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