Shehu Sani: North Should Support Tinubu for 2027, Then Take Presidency in 2031

Former Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani has proposed a political arrangement where the North supports President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, paving the way for a Northern president in 2031. Sani believes that this approach would promote national unity and ensure a fair rotation of power between the North and South. He argues that Tinubu, having supported former President Muhammadu Buhari’s presidential aspirations, deserves the North’s backing in return. Sani emphasizes the importance of addressing pressing issues like insecurity, poverty, and education in the North to improve Tinubu’s chances of winning a second term. He believes that if these challenges are tackled, Tinubu can secure his re-election, even without the full support of Northern political elites.