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Lagos, Nigeria — In a powerful and unprecedented political declaration, influential Yoruba and Northern leaders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) have jointly called for the 2027 Nigerian presidency to be handed over to an Igbo man from the South-East geopolitical zone — but with a critical stipulation: the candidate must be a bona fide member of the APC.

This stirring demand signals a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s political evolution, reflecting a growing consensus among major ethnic blocs in the ruling party to foster true inclusivity, national cohesion, and respect for the country’s unwritten power rotation norms.



The Yorubas and Northerners’ endorsement of an Igbo presidency within the APC is grounded not only in historical justice but also political pragmatism. For decades, the Igbo people — despite their significant economic contributions and population — have been largely excluded from the highest office, deepening feelings of marginalization and disenfranchisement.

By emphasizing that the Igbo presidency candidate must be a member of the APC, these leaders are underscoring the need for internal party democracy and loyalty. This insistence also serves as a subtle but firm message to the broader political class that the Igbo ambition for the presidency should be pursued within the mainstream ruling party, which currently controls the machinery of government and has the strongest chances of winning the election.


Political analysts view this united call as a potential game-changer for the 2027 general elections. It bridges long-standing regional divides, signaling that the APC’s core ethnic constituencies are ready to set aside historical suspicions and work toward a shared future.

Dr. Ibrahim Musa, a leading political commentator, noted, “This is an extraordinary alignment. For Yorubas and Northerners to publicly support an Igbo APC candidate suggests a shift from ethno-centric politics to a more pragmatic and inclusive approach. It could redefine how power is negotiated in Nigeria.”


While the call is historic, it comes with formidable challenges. The South-East political landscape is currently fragmented, with multiple aspirants eyeing the presidency, many not formally aligned with the APC. Convincing these actors to rally behind the party’s candidate will require strategic diplomacy and robust consensus-building.

Moreover, this demand adds pressure on the APC leadership to fast-track credible zoning arrangements and internal reforms that guarantee the Igbo candidate not only emerges but also garners widespread support.


This united front by Yorubas and Northerners is more than a political gesture; it is a clarion call for national integration, equitable power distribution, and party loyalty. If handled with wisdom and sincerity, it could mark the dawn of a new chapter in Nigeria’s democracy — one where ethnic identities enrich the political landscape without breeding division.

As Nigeria approaches the crucial 2027 elections, all eyes will be on how the APC navigates this complex terrain and whether it can transform this bold vision into reality.

Fake update, not real, northerner fully support bat

muyico:
Fake update, not real, northerner fully support bat

Real update, it is real, northerners are no longer supporting tinubu the bat because they now see bat the tinubu as a betrayal.

Those behind the news are ADC/LP Southeasterners!

When it comes to cooking up absurdities in their heads, give it to deveropers.

Op continue decieving yourself with your fake News. All your lies to trigger protests to remove PBAT from power have repeatedly failed woefully. Now it's Igbo must be president by 2027 that your latest fantasy. Zuzu bae, it's the mods that allow your useless post that I blame.

Oya use all your monikers to write rubbish that you are known for here. You don cast and your post are mostly comical entertainment for discerning minds

LottiOk:
Op continue decieving yourself with your fake News. All your lies to trigger protests to remove PBAT from power have repeatedly failed woefully. Now it's Igbo must be president by 2027 that your latest fantasy. Zuzu bae, it's the mods that allow your useless post that I blame.

Oya use all your monikers to write rubbish that you are known for here. You don cast and your post are mostly comical entertainment for discerning minds

You go explain tire!!
Your wailing is too much and your continued loud crying is becoming loud noise.

1nice:
You go explain tire!!
Your wailing is too much and your continued loud crying is becoming loud noise.

Why do you like to humiliate yourself?

Why do you like self deciet?

Why are you even still on this forum?

no southerner is wining that election. power must return to north

ch214:
Real update, it is real, northerners are no longer supporting tinubu the bat because they now see bat the tinubu as a betrayal.

You imbes are now using AI to help you compose fake news.

Read the rubbish OP posted and see how it all sounds like cheap AI slop.

ChatGPT, is that you 😅🤣😂😂😂🤣😅😅😅

DomPerignon:
You imbes are now using AI to help you compose fake news.

Read the rubbish OP posted and see how it all sounds like cheap AI slop.

Stop wailing.

Brenbentondiaz:
When it comes to cooking up absurdities in their heads, give it to deveropers.

Its even AI slop.

Shows how unimaginative and dense they are.

21lucky:
Stop wailing.

The desperation only matches your frustration levels

So bereft of how to play opposition that you guys are now deploying AI to help you compose fake news.

Kys already.

DomPerignon:
The desperation only matches your frustration levels

So bereft of how to play opposition that you guys are now deploying AI to help you compose fake news.

Kys already.

Your wailing and crying is giving me joy.

O

21lucky:
Your wailing and crying is giving me joy.

You lost and will continue to lose .

You are the ones gnashing your teeth

DomPerignon:
O

You lost and will continue to lose .

You are the ones gnashing your teeth

Did the news pain you very well?
Your wailing is interesting.