Shehu Sani has said that Nigeria's rotational presidency would come to an end if Atiku Abubakar wins the 2027 presidential election. Channels Television reported the former senator's comment on Friday
Sani's remark speaks to a power-sharing arrangement that has shaped Nigeria's presidential politics, in which the office has alternated between the country's northern and southern regions. Under that
The statement arrives as the 2027 race draws attention. Vanguard News reported that a "Tinubu-Must-Go" poll placed Atiku ahead of Obi and other contenders. The Guardian Nigeria News reported that the
Sani's comment ties the question of Atiku's candidacy to the broader debate over how Nigeria shares presidential power between its regions. The discussion remains at the level of political argument, w
What to watch next is whether other political figures take positions on the rotational presidency as the 2027 campaign takes shape.
Former senator Shehu Sani says Nigeria's rotational presidency would come to an end if Atiku Abubakar wins the 2027 elec