Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticises the proposition for the North to delay their presidential aspirations till 2031.
Just after Senator George Akume‘s controversial statement and how it shapes the conversation around the 2027 elections, the PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Atiku, reacted.
In a bold opposing move, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to Senator George Akume’s controversial comments on the timing of the North’s presidential ambitions.
Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, recently suggested the North postpone their presidential contest until 2031. According to him, this proposition allows President Bola Tinubu to complete his potential second term.
However, in a heated rebuttal, Atiku, through his media aide, Paul Ibe, stated that Tinubu’s performance indicates he does not merit another term.
In his words, “God forbid,” emphasising his strong opposition.
Akume’s proposition isn’t merely a political suggestion; it raises significant questions about the national balance of power.
Atiku highlighted the potential discrepancy between the North and South’s years in power come 2027. According to him, the South would have enjoyed 17 years of leadership, while the North would have experienced 11 years.
Atiku’s stance is an eye-opener to the extent of regional disparities in Nigeria’s leadership and a testament to the fact that Nigerians alone should determine their leader in 2027. As discussions continue to heat up, only time will tell the outcomes of these political power plays.
Stay tuned for more updates and insightful analyses on Nigeria’s socio-political landscape. To delay their presidential aspirations till 2031.
Explore his candid response to Senator George Akume’s controversial statement and how it shapes the conversation around the 2027 elections.
In a bold countering move, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded to Senator George Akume’s controversial commentary on the timing of the North’s presidential ambitions.
Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, recently suggested the North postpone their presidential contest until 2031. According to him, this proposition allows President Bola Tinubu to complete his potential second term.
However, in a heated rebuttal, Atiku, through his media aide, Paul Ibe, stated that Tinubu’s performance indicates he does not merit another term.
In his words, “God forbid,” emphasising his strong opposition.
Akume’s proposition isn’t merely a political suggestion; it raises significant questions about the national balance of power.
Atiku highlighted the potential discrepancy between the North and South’s years in power come 2027. According to him, the South would have enjoyed 17 years of leadership, while the North would have experienced 11 years.
Atiku’s stance is an eye-opener to the extent of regional disparities in Nigeria’s leadership and a testament to the fact that Nigerians alone should determine their leader in 2027. As discussions continue to heat up, only time will tell the outcomes of these political power plays.
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Stay tuned for more updates and insightful analyses on Nigeria’s socio-political landscape.
