Bashir El-Rufai 2027 rotation call urges Northern politicians to step aside and allow the South complete its presidential term before 2031
Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has called for a political arrangement that would allow the South to retain the presidency in the 2027 general election.
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In a post shared on social media, El-Rufai expressed his personal opinion that the Southern region should be allowed to complete its remaining four-year cycle in office.
He suggested that such an arrangement could promote political balance and stability within Nigeria’s evolving democratic structure.
El-Rufai also pointed to the possibility of a political alliance involving key opposition figures, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, describing it as a potential framework for national cooperation.
He argued that leadership rotation could help address current national challenges while preserving long-term unity across regions.
According to him, Northern political actors should consider stepping back from the 2027 presidential race, with opportunities reopening in the 2031 election cycle.
El-Rufai maintained that by that time, any interested Northern candidate would have a clearer path to contest for the presidency.
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His remarks have added to ongoing discussions around zoning, political balance, and succession ahead of the 2027 elections.
