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Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President of Nigeria, has raised concerns over calls from the Bola Tinubu-led administration urging Northerners to hold off on contesting the presidency until 2031. Atiku described this as inequitable, pointing out a significant disparity in the years of leadership shared between the North and South.

Leadership Disparity

In a statement issued by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku highlighted the imbalance:

“By the year 2027, the South will have enjoyed 17 years of leadership—eight years under Obasanjo, five years under Jonathan, and four years under Tinubu—while the North will have experienced only 11 years, with Yar’Adua serving three and Buhari eight.”

Atiku's remarks come as a response to Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, who recently called on Northerners to support Tinubu for a second term. Speaking on TVC, Akume stated, “President Tinubu, as a Southerner, should be allowed to have a second term, meaning that those eyeing the presidency from the North in 2027 should look beyond that year by waiting till 2031.”

Atiku's Push for Equity

Atiku questioned the fairness of this proposed arrangement, emphasizing the need for a balanced power-sharing structure between the North and South. He stated:

“Where, then, does true equity and fairness reside? This results in a disparity of six years between the North and South, casting a shadow over the balance of power.”

While calling for fairness, Atiku reminded Nigerians that ultimate power lies with the electorate:

“The power to elect and vote out their government lies firmly with the Nigerian people, entrusted to them upon the government’s ability to prove itself worthy of the people’s ballot.”

A Challenge to the Tinubu Administration

Critically, Atiku questioned the Tinubu administration’s performance as a basis for seeking re-election. He concluded with a scathing remark:

“But has the Tinubu government demonstrated that it deserves to be re-elected? The answer, alas, is as clear as the heavens themselves — God forbid.”

Implications for 2027

Atiku's comments underline the ongoing debate over power rotation in Nigeria, a critical factor in the country’s political landscape. As the 2027 election approaches, discussions about equity, fairness, and leadership performance are likely to intensify.

Source: The Bureau Newspaper

So if we’re dying, we should just endure it because it’s the “turn

This loser should quit it.

Atiku we have told you several time Aso Rock will only be vacant in 2031 take it or leave it, fact is fact what you and your gang did to Gej will never happen to any Southern president again, Tinubu will finisdh the 8 years and that is it.

And for the poster that created this topic if you lie delete my post I don't care and it wll change nothing.

RealGandalf:
Atiku described this as inequitable, pointing out a significant disparity in the years of leadership shared between the North and South.

Leadership Disparity

In a statement issued by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku highlighted the imbalance:





Atiku's Push for Equity

Atiku questioned the fairness of this proposed arrangement, emphasizing the need for a balanced power-sharing structure between the North and South. He stated:



While calling for fairness, Atiku reminded Nigerians that ultimate power lies with the electorate:



Implications for 2027

Atiku's comments underline the ongoing debate over power rotation in Nigeria, a critical factor in the country’s political landscape. As the 2027 election approaches, discussions about equity, fairness, and leadership performance are likely to intensify.

Source: The Bureau Newspaper

What has Atiku said about the marathon Muslim to Muslim/Muslim presidents Nigeria is currently having.

From Buhari - Muslim, ruled for 8years to Tinubu - Muslim with 4years tenure in the bag and hoping to secure another 4years to make it 8years.

Buhari - Muslim - 8years plus Tinubu - Muslim - 8years, will be 16years of Muslim presidency.
Let's not forget that Tinubu currently running a Muslim Presidents and Muslim Vice.

Atiku is another Muslim hoping to succeed a Muslim in Tinubu.
If Atiku happen to succeed Tinubu, after completing two terms, will be 24years of simultaneous Muslim presidency.

For 24years, Christians would been successfully relegated to the background as far as presidency is concerned.

Does Atiku really stand for Equity he is preaching now?

YouandiAllofus:
What has Atiku said about the marathon Muslim to Muslim/Muslim presidents Nigeria is currently having.

From Buhari - Muslim, ruled for 8years to Tinubu - Muslim with 4years tenure in the bag and hoping to secure another 4years to make it 8years.

Buhari - Muslim - 8years plus Tinubu - Muslim - 8years, will be 16years of Muslim presidency.
Let's not forget that Tinubu currently running a Muslim Presidents and Muslim Vice.

Atiku is another Muslim hoping to succeed a Muslim in Tinubu.
If Atiku happen to succeed Tinubu, after completing two terms, will be 24years of simultaneous Muslim presidency.

For 24years, Christians would been successfully relegated to the background as far as presidency is concerned.

Does Atiku really stand for Equity he is preaching now?

You know this is politics, everybody twist narratives just to suit their needs.

There's no moral meter anywhere, just a bunch of greedy humans thirsty for money and power.

PDP introduced "Zoning", something only corrupt minds will come up with.
It's never about the most qualified person for the job, it's about taking turns to loot.

ATIKU, kwankwaso and OBI must all contest 2027 presidential election they like it or not

Blossom34:
So if we’re dying, we should just endure it because it’s the “turn

Na to bury u the next person go do.

yarimo:
ATIKU, kwankwaso and OBI must all contest 2027 presidential election they like it or not

3 blind political mice.

NaijaRealtor:
You know this is politics, everybody twist narratives just to suit their needs.

There's no moral meter anywhere, just a bunch of greedy humans thirsty for money and power.

It is a good thing that Atiku does realized that the electoral power lies with the people.
And I feel that the people will take all of my highlighted points into consideration in deciding who gets to be the next president after Tinubu.

Any political party that is really serious about producing the next president will not field Atiku or a Muslim as flag bearer.
This will be a big political point that will count alot in deciding which party gets to produce the next president.

Maybe this is what some northern politicians envisaged, that they decided to float the idea of pushing a southern Christian in Goodluck Johnathan forward as a possible candidate that can unseat Tinubu who is also of southern extraction as president in the next poll, knowingly that Johnathan has only one tenure of 4years left constitutionally.
I see this as a political card that will shortchange the christians of the number of years for presidency.

In my opinion, I think Buhari and Tinubu have expended every chance available to Muslims in chosing the next president after Tinubu.

Atiku should know this, retire from contesting the next presidential elections and not waste his time and resources until after roughly another 12 - 16years time.

pryme:
PDP introduced "Zoning", something only corrupt minds will come up with.
It's never about the most qualified person for the job, it's about taking turns to loot.

Lazy man excuse, are u not qualified, go & contest na?

YouandiAllofus:
It is a good thing that Atiku does realized that the electoral power lies with the people.
And I feel that the people will take all of my highlighted points into consideration in deciding who gets to be the next president after Tinubu.

Any political party that is really serious about producing the next president will not field Atiku or a Muslim as flag bearer.
This will be a big political point that will count alot in deciding which party gets to produce the next president.

Maybe this is what some northern politicians envisaged, that they decided to float the idea of pushing a southern Christian in Goodluck Johnathan forward as a possible candidate that can unseat Tinubu who is also of southern extraction as president in the next poll, knowingly that Johnathan has only one tenure of 4years left constitutionally.
I see this as a political card that will shortchange the christians of the number of years for presidency.

In my opinion, I think Buhari and Tinubu have expended every chance available to Muslims in chosing the next president after Tinubu.

Atiku should know this, retire from contesting the next presidential elections and not waste his time and resources until after roughly another 12 - 16years time.

With all due respect, a complete waste of time, Nobody I say, Nobody cann defeat APC & Tinubu in 2027.

RealGandalf:
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President of Nigeria, has raised concerns over calls from the Bola Tinubu-led administration urging Northerners to hold off on contesting the presidency until 2031. Atiku described this as inequitable, pointing out a significant disparity in the years of leadership shared between the North and South.

Leadership Disparity

In a statement issued by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku highlighted the imbalance:



Atiku's remarks come as a response to Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, who recently called on Northerners to support Tinubu for a second term. Speaking on TVC, Akume stated, “President Tinubu, as a Southerner, should be allowed to have a second term, meaning that those eyeing the presidency from the North in 2027 should look beyond that year by waiting till 2031.”

Atiku's Push for Equity

Atiku questioned the fairness of this proposed arrangement, emphasizing the need for a balanced power-sharing structure between the North and South. He stated:



While calling for fairness, Atiku reminded Nigerians that ultimate power lies with the electorate:

“The power to elect and vote out their government lies firmly with the Nigerian people, entrusted to them upon the government’s ability to prove itself worthy of the people’s ballot.”

A Challenge to the Tinubu Administration

Critically, Atiku questioned the Tinubu administration’s performance as a basis for seeking re-election. He concluded with a scathing remark:



Implications for 2027

Atiku's comments underline the ongoing debate over power rotation in Nigeria, a critical factor in the country’s political landscape. As the 2027 election approaches, discussions about equity, fairness, and leadership performance are likely to intensify.

Source: The Bureau Newspaper

8 years of Buhari is like 18 years already. Bubu took us back really

pongwa:
8 years of Buhari is like 18 years already. Bubu took us back really

And 2 years of T-pain is like 200yrs of great tribulations😁
Buhari is 70x smarter, intelligent and saner than Tinubu, this is a Reality and fact.

Tpain makes bubu look like a GENIUS.
Btw Apc zombies swore that their darling Buhari was God sent even when sensible human beings told the senseless Apc zombies that Buhari was a disaster, they said no that Buhari was a blessing.
Fast forward to today they are agreeing with Us that Buhari was truly a disaster just because they must zombie for Tpain o😁😁.

Every pro Apc is an irredeemable hopless Zombie. Fact!!.

buckeyemedia:
With all due respect, a complete waste of time, Nobody I say, Nobody cann defeat APC & Tinubu in 2027.

Whether Tinubu can or cannot be defeated in the next poll is not the issue.

Tinubu will have atleast one Challenger in the next poll.
And the north is trying to unseat a southern Muslim with a southern Christian in the next poll. If that happens, Muslims would have been president for 12 consecutive years since Buhari, then slide in a Christian in Johnathan for just 4years, so as to have a fully north breeded Muslim president for the next 8years.
12years plus 8years will be 20years Muslim presidency with the christians tasting just 4years within that time.

Whether Tinubu gets to complete 2terms or Johnathan gets to unseat Tinubu for just 1term as president, either way, it will be a loss for the southern Christian.
And the Johnathan card will deliver the worse blow to South if you notice.

So, I will Support Tinubu presidency for 2term over Atiku or Johnathan.
This is the way to go as it will compel the north to field a northern Christian after Tinubu 2 terms to improve their chances of winning the presidency to the North.

Interesting times ahead in politics

These guys are just drunk.
Any idiot still talking about region n religion in politics after buhari n tinubu is mad!

buckeyemedia:
Lazy man excuse, are u not qualified, go & contest na?

I believe you are smart enough to understand simple English, where in my post did I say I was qualified?

Lol 😂😂 they always acting as if it's their birth right... Didn't they say the same during buhari 1st tenure even when he was critically ill?

Atiku is just wasting his time..
The seat of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is not the birthright of the North. The same way Buhari completed 8 years as President is the same way PBAT will complete his 2 term tenure (4 + 4).

No vacancy in Aso rock till 2031.

This is really good.
Anything that will break Nigeria apart quickly.


Honestly, God really wants to use Atiku to answer our prayer of breaking up Nigeria.

Happy that, he did not respect rotation of power between the South & north, not knowing that what's keeping Nigeria as one is that unconstitutional arrangement

And Nigeria already sitting on the fence as the oness of Nigeria is shaking, Atiku believe in using force & military to keep Nigeria as one 😂😂😂

Not knowing that, it's just politicians from region that's supporting one Nigeria because of Thier turn to be in power.

The moment it's taken from them by north, all southern politicians will start supporting breakup secretly & that's definitely breakup Nigeria

Political ranting..

Atiku himself knows that Tinubu go finish hin 8 years..

The question is, does Tinubu deserve to be reelected? The answer is a resounding no.

Whether 2027 or 2031, the next region the power is going to is the NORTH.

From the North, it goes to the SS.

From SS to the SW .

From SW to the MB

Our joy is that there is no ánimal that will be allowed to rule Nigeria

Where are those ignorant obidents rejoicing and celebrating about a possible merger between Atiku and Obi? 😂 😂
Atiku is not stepping down for anybody. Your Obi either deputize Atiku or he should continue labouring in vain. In either case, Tinubu will still floor the 2 of them. 😊😊

Make this man rest if pdp still hands its ticket to him there something serious wrong with d pdp. Give goodluck Johnathan that ticket

Okete001:
Whether 2027 or 2031, the next region the power is going to is the NORTH.

From the North, it goes to the SS.

From SS to the SW .

From SW to the MB

Our joy is that there is no ánimal that will be allowed to rule Nigeria

typing in d mist of hunger

astonished:
This is really good.
Anything that will break Nigeria apart quickly.


Honestly, God really wants to use Atiku to answer our prayer of breaking up Nigeria.

Happy that, he did not respect rotation of power between the South & north, not knowing that what's keeping Nigeria as one is that unconstitutional arrangement

And Nigeria already sitting on the fence as the oness of Nigeria is shaking, Atiku believe in using force & military to keep Nigeria as one 😂😂😂

Not knowing that, it's just politicians from region that's supporting one Nigeria because of Thier turn to be in power.

The moment it's taken from them by north, all southern politicians will start supporting breakup secretly & that's definitely breakup Nigeria

Continue dreaming.
Btw, since y'all usually go to your villages enmass during Christmas, why can't you all stay back this time and declare your imaginary Biafra?
Infact, blow up the Niger bridge and see if anyone is going to beg y'all to come back. Cowards.

Atiku will hand over the 2027 mandate to Tinubu on a platter of gold
by splitting opposition votes once again.
Because age is not on his side, he wants to contest in 2027 by all means.
SMH

buckeyemedia:
With all due respect, a complete waste of time, Nobody I say, Nobody cann defeat APC & Tinubu in 2027.

If man na God!

Let Atiku and his cohort heed to that fact please

This serial loser should rest abeg