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Noerection:
Must Ibo become president of this country?
It seems these people have hidden agenda

ibabz:
Why can’t they? Are they not Nigerians? Perhaps you can explain your point better

Noerection:
are they not Biafrans anymore?

Noerection:
Must Ibo become president of this country?
It seems these people have hidden agenda

ibabz:
Why an Atiku/Obi Ticket in 2027 Might Be the South-East’s Closest Path to the Presidency

As Nigeria approaches another election cycle in 2027, the political permutations around zoning, power rotation, and regional equity have once again taken center stage. For the South-East, a region that has yet to produce a democratically elected president since independence, 2027 presents a critical window, but also a narrowing one.

Current Power Distribution and Zoning Logic

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a Yoruba man from the South-West, is currently in power, having assumed office in May 2023. By 2027, he would have completed his first term. Traditionally, Nigeria's informal power rotation agreement, though unwritten, tends to alternate the presidency between the North and the South every eight years.

If Tinubu seeks and wins a second term (2027–2031), then by zoning logic, power would shift back to the North until at least 2039. After that, the cycle would logically return to the South.

But here’s the catch: the South is not a monolith. The Southern region consists of three major zones:

South-West (Yoruba)
South-South (Ijaw, Itsekiri, Urhobo, etc.)
South-East (Igbo)

While the South-West (Obasanjo, 1999–2007, and now Tinubu) and the South-South (Jonathan, 2010–2015) have both had shots at the presidency, the South-East remains excluded.

If the power pendulum swings back to the North after 2027 or 2031, the next realistic opportunity for a Southern presidency could be as far as 2043, or even later, considering the likelihood of other zones wanting a turn. The South-South may argue they deserve a full 8-year tenure, having only done 5 years under Jonathan. The North Central may also push for a turn, having never produced a president.

Why an Atiku–Obi Pact Could Be a Game-Changer

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar (North-East) and former Governor Peter Obi (South-East) are two of the most prominent opposition figures from the 2023 election. In 2023, Atiku ran under the PDP and came second with about 6.9 million votes, while Obi, under the Labour Party, shocked the nation by pulling over 6.1 million votes, coming third but dominating the South-East and making inroads in Lagos, Abuja, and parts of the Middle Belt.

Both men command massive followings:

Atiku has the North-East and part of the North-West as his base.

Obi has become the political hope of the South-East and parts of the youth population nationwide.

If these two leaders could strike a clear, written and publicly endorsed agreement, where:

Atiku runs for only one term (2027–2031)
Obi is his running mate and guaranteed support for 2031 presidential ticket

Then the South-East would be strategically positioned for its best and closest shot at the presidency.

Such a deal would:

Reunify the opposition votes that were split in 2023.

Reassure the South-East electorate that their turn is not being postponed indefinitely.

Offer a win-win for both men, allowing Atiku to fulfill his long-standing ambition and retire with a legacy of facilitating regional inclusion.

Why the Ruling Party Fears a United Atiku–Obi Front


It appears that the ruling APC and President Tinubu understand the strategic threat posed by a united Atiku–Obi ticket and they are already working to prevent it. This is why there is a noticeable push by APC-aligned voices for the opposition to field a Southern candidate, especially Peter Obi. Their logic is simple: if the main opposition candidate is from the South, the North's massive voting bloc will stay loyal to Tinubu, making re-election easier.

But if Atiku, a Northern heavyweight, runs with the full support of Peter Obi and the South-East, such a ticket becomes formidable, perhaps unbeatable. That’s why APC loyalists, including figures like Nyesom Wike, Reno Omokri, and other e-warriors, are loudly opposing this potential alliance. Some even pose as “Obidients” online while subtly pushing narratives that pit Obi against Atiku, all in a bid to prevent the merger. Their goal is simple: divide the opposition and conquer again in 2027.

Electoral Arithmetic Supports It

Let’s look at 2023 figures for context:
Combined Atiku and Obi votes in 2023 = 13 million.

Tinubu won with 8.7 million votes

If they had run together with a united platform and party, they likely would have overtaken Tinubu comfortably. This makes the alliance not just morally appealing for justice and equity, but also mathematically feasible.

Why Time is Running Out for the South-East.

If this window is missed, and Tinubu wins again in 2027:

The North will likely produce the next president (2031–2039).

The South-South or North-Central may also seek their turn (2039–2047).

This could delay the South-East’s chances until 2051 or beyond, nearly three decades from now.

In Nigeria's fast-changing political terrain, nothing is guaranteed, especially that far into the future.

Conclusion: The Strategic Path Forward

The 2027 Atiku–Obi ticket built on a single-term agreement and a handover plan to the South-East may be the most realistic and closest path for the Igbo presidency. Not just for symbolism, but for historical justice and national unity.

Whether the political elite in both camps will be humble and wise enough to see this rare alignment of stars remains to be seen.

Noerection:
are they not Biafrans anymore?

Mabuggi88:
Have you you allowed them go with their Biafra?
Be asking rubbish question. Why won't Igbos become president? Are they not citizens of the country like you? Dey there de talk nonsense

ibabz:
What’s the difference between Biafra, Odua and Arewa? What makes one superior to other?

Noerection:
are they not Biafrans anymore?

ibabz:
Why an Atiku/Obi Ticket in 2027 Might Be the South-East’s Closest Path to the Presidency

As Nigeria approaches another election cycle in 2027, the political permutations around zoning, power rotation, and regional equity have once again taken center stage. For the South-East, a region that has yet to produce a democratically elected president since independence, 2027 presents a critical window, but also a narrowing one.

Current Power Distribution and Zoning Logic

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a Yoruba man from the South-West, is currently in power, having assumed office in May 2023. By 2027, he would have completed his first term. Traditionally, Nigeria's informal power rotation agreement, though unwritten, tends to alternate the presidency between the North and the South every eight years.

If Tinubu seeks and wins a second term (2027–2031), then by zoning logic, power would shift back to the North until at least 2039. After that, the cycle would logically return to the South.

But here’s the catch: the South is not a monolith. The Southern region consists of three major zones:

South-West (Yoruba)
South-South (Ijaw, Itsekiri, Urhobo, etc.)
South-East (Igbo)

While the South-West (Obasanjo, 1999–2007, and now Tinubu) and the South-South (Jonathan, 2010–2015) have both had shots at the presidency, the South-East remains excluded.

If the power pendulum swings back to the North after 2027 or 2031, the next realistic opportunity for a Southern presidency could be as far as 2043, or even later, considering the likelihood of other zones wanting a turn. The South-South may argue they deserve a full 8-year tenure, having only done 5 years under Jonathan. The North Central may also push for a turn, having never produced a president.

Why an Atiku–Obi Pact Could Be a Game-Changer

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar (North-East) and former Governor Peter Obi (South-East) are two of the most prominent opposition figures from the 2023 election. In 2023, Atiku ran under the PDP and came second with about 6.9 million votes, while Obi, under the Labour Party, shocked the nation by pulling over 6.1 million votes, coming third but dominating the South-East and making inroads in Lagos, Abuja, and parts of the Middle Belt.

Both men command massive followings:

Atiku has the North-East and part of the North-West as his base.

Obi has become the political hope of the South-East and parts of the youth population nationwide.

If these two leaders could strike a clear, written and publicly endorsed agreement, where:

Atiku runs for only one term (2027–2031)
Obi is his running mate and guaranteed support for 2031 presidential ticket

Then the South-East would be strategically positioned for its best and closest shot at the presidency.

Such a deal would:

Reunify the opposition votes that were split in 2023.

Reassure the South-East electorate that their turn is not being postponed indefinitely.

Offer a win-win for both men, allowing Atiku to fulfill his long-standing ambition and retire with a legacy of facilitating regional inclusion.

Why the Ruling Party Fears a United Atiku–Obi Front


It appears that the ruling APC and President Tinubu understand the strategic threat posed by a united Atiku–Obi ticket and they are already working to prevent it. This is why there is a noticeable push by APC-aligned voices for the opposition to field a Southern candidate, especially Peter Obi. Their logic is simple: if the main opposition candidate is from the South, the North's massive voting bloc will stay loyal to Tinubu, making re-election easier.

But if Atiku, a Northern heavyweight, runs with the full support of Peter Obi and the South-East, such a ticket becomes formidable, perhaps unbeatable. That’s why APC loyalists, including figures like Nyesom Wike, Reno Omokri, and other e-warriors, are loudly opposing this potential alliance. Some even pose as “Obidients” online while subtly pushing narratives that pit Obi against Atiku, all in a bid to prevent the merger. Their goal is simple: divide the opposition and conquer again in 2027.

Electoral Arithmetic Supports It

Let’s look at 2023 figures for context:
Combined Atiku and Obi votes in 2023 = 13 million.

Tinubu won with 8.7 million votes

If they had run together with a united platform and party, they likely would have overtaken Tinubu comfortably. This makes the alliance not just morally appealing for justice and equity, but also mathematically feasible.

Why Time is Running Out for the South-East.

If this window is missed, and Tinubu wins again in 2027:

The North will likely produce the next president (2031–2039).

The South-South or North-Central may also seek their turn (2039–2047).

This could delay the South-East’s chances until 2051 or beyond, nearly three decades from now.

In Nigeria's fast-changing political terrain, nothing is guaranteed, especially that far into the future.

Conclusion: The Strategic Path Forward

The 2027 Atiku–Obi ticket built on a single-term agreement and a handover plan to the South-East may be the most realistic and closest path for the Igbo presidency. Not just for symbolism, but for historical justice and national unity.

Whether the political elite in both camps will be humble and wise enough to see this rare alignment of stars remains to be seen.

KingOfPeaceJoy:
Who is dreaming about Atiku/Obi 2027?
You are a joker.



Why not? Except you’re and other APC e warriors are afraid of the damage this can cause you.

Noerection:
if Ibo can present good candidate we will support him or her but not Peter Obi Pandora

Noerection:
if Ibo can present good candidate we will support him or her but not Peter Obi Pandora

Noerection:
3 million pkai on top nothing

Predictor3:
OP, the obidients will disagree with your brilliant idea

Obi has become the political hope of the South-East and parts of the youth population nationwide.

Igbophobia:
Of what benefit is it to me if an Igbo from SE or even SS is president? The problem with most of you Nigerians is that your concept of progress and even nationhood differs a lot from the mind of an Igbo man. We Igbos want a functional country, not the cesspool of corruption and injustice Nigeria is.

Here's how we reason: If Igbo presidency is someone like Wike (yes he's Igbo) or Okorocha, it still doesn't make sense for us as Igbo. In like manner, if Atiku Abubakar is the best you guys can promote for 2027 instead of Obi, people like us do not really see him as capable of anything different from Tinubu. In which case, it is like what you refer to as Otto Cycle: a nullity which means that you guys have no vision for a country that makes progress.

This is why most of us believe that Igbo is better off in our own country. Nigeria has already wasted decades of Igbo existence with the clowns you guys refer as leaders just because they're from your tribes. Pray, of what benefit is Tinubu and his government to the average Yoruba man? Na my tribesman ba? That's classical African foolhardiness.



So you concede that only the Igbo (who you refer to as SE. Igbo 're actually in 13 states) and the youths of the country have good sense of judgment? The rest of you would rather choose incompetence for tribal and other reasons.

Igbophobia:
Of what benefit is it to me if an Igbo from SE or even SS is president? The problem with most of you Nigerians is that your concept of progress and even nationhood differs a lot from the mind of an Igbo man. We Igbos want a functional country, not the cesspool of corruption and injustice Nigeria is.

Here's how we reason: If Igbo presidency is someone like Wike (yes he's Igbo) or Okorocha, it still doesn't make sense for us as Igbo. In like manner, if Atiku Abubakar is the best you guys can promote for 2027 instead of Obi, people like us do not really see him as capable of anything different from Tinubu. In which case, it is like what you refer to as Otto Cycle: a nullity which means that you guys have no vision for a country that makes progress.

This is why most of us believe that Igbo is better off in our own country. Nigeria has already wasted decades of Igbo existence with the clowns you guys refer as leaders just because they're from your tribes. Pray, of what benefit is Tinubu and his government to the average Yoruba man? Na my tribesman ba? That's classical African foolhardiness.



So you concede that only the Igbo (who you refer to as SE. Igbo 're actually in 13 states) and the youths of the country have good sense of judgment? The rest of you would rather choose incompetence for tribal and other reasons.

Predictor3:
OP, the obidients will disagree with your brilliant idea

Igbophobia:
Of what benefit is it to me if an Igbo from SE or even SS is president? The problem with most of you Nigerians is that your concept of progress and even nationhood differs a lot from the mind of an Igbo man. We Igbos want a functional country, not the cesspool of corruption and injustice Nigeria is.

Here's how we reason: If Igbo presidency is someone like Wike (yes he's Igbo) or Okorocha, it still doesn't make sense for us as Igbo. In like manner, if Atiku Abubakar is the best you guys can promote for 2027 instead of Obi, people like us do not really see him as capable of anything different from Tinubu. In which case, it is like what you refer to as Otto Cycle: a nullity which means that you guys have no vision for a country that makes progress.

This is why most of us believe that Igbo is better off in our own country. Nigeria has already wasted decades of Igbo existence with the clowns you guys refer as leaders just because they're from your tribes. Pray, of what benefit is Tinubu and his government to the average Yoruba man? Na my tribesman ba? That's classical African foolhardiness.



So you concede that only the Igbo (who you refer to as SE. Igbo 're actually in 13 states) and the youths of the country have good sense of judgment? The rest of you would rather choose incompetence for tribal and other reasons.

kedeojo:
I will choose Atiku and Ameachi to obi cos they are better one million time. Your write up just show desperation. Obi was just an average governor who was not even popular due to performances. In south east, you can't compare Umahi and chime to obi in terms of performance. You people just packaged the tribal and religious bigot who lies too much to Nigeria cos he is currently the only igbo contesting for presidential election.

Noerection:
Must Ibo become president of this country?
It seems these people have hidden agenda

ibabz:
Why are you afraid of Peter Obi? I think there should be something interesting about this man that is causing you guys so much pain. Why not come out openly and tell us.

KingOfPeaceJoy:
Who is Apc e warriors for you. Do I look like helinues for you?

Why Atiku/Obi instead Obi/ Atiku?


Now me and you do not have any interaction...