- Saraki Rules Out 2027 Presidential Bid, Supports Zoning Rotation
- Supports zoning principle, allowing South to complete eight-year tenure
- North expected to produce candidate in 2031 to maintain balance
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has confirmed he will not run for president in the 2027 election, stating that fairness and political balance require that the South completes its tenure.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Saraki made his position clear amid ongoing discussions over zoning and power rotation between the North and South, emphasizing his commitment to the long-standing principle that leadership should rotate across regions to maintain national cohesion.
“I’m not contesting in 2027 because I believe that it’s only fair that the South came in 2023 and let them finish in 2027. In 2031, there is no ambiguity for those of us that come from the North,” he said.
The former Kwara State governor stressed that the rotation principle must remain clear to prevent disputes within the political class.
He noted that after the South completes its expected eight-year tenure, the arrangement should naturally favour the North.
“So when it comes to 2031, God sparing our lives and giving us good health, it’s North as opposed to anything that gives anybody an excuse that in 2031 those from the North want to contest, those from the South want to contest,” Saraki added.
He also highlighted political realities, noting that a northern candidate in 2027 would struggle to gain support from southern voters who expect the zoning arrangement to run its full course.
“In 2027, I’m not going to contest because we will not get the sympathy of those in the South; they have four years and there’s another four, let them finish and go,” he said.
