[BREAKING] 2027: Ganduje Under Fire Over Message to North Concerning Tinubu Presidency, Details Surface
FCT, Abuja – Suleiman Abdul-Azeez, director of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has criticised Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), over his call on the north to bury any ambition of contesting against President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
In a report by Vanguard on Sunday, February 16, Abdul-Azeez described Ganduje’s argument as “worrisome”.
Abdul-Azeez noted that all eligible candidates have the right to contest for any political office without fear of intimidation or coercion.
He said:
“This call for the north to step aside in the 2027 presidential election sets a dangerous precedent for future elections, where certain individuals or regions may be pressured to withdraw their candidacy in favour of a preferred candidate.
“This undermines the democratic values of inclusiveness and diversity, which are essential for a thriving democracy.
Abdul-Azeez added:
“I strongly condemn Ganduje’s call for the north to drop any ambition of contesting against Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. It is essential that we uphold the principles of democracy and ensure that all eligible candidates have the right to contest for political office without any form of interference or coercion. Let us strive to promote a culture of political inclusivity and diversity, where every individual has an equal opportunity to participate in the democratic process.”
2027: ‘2 notable northern zones divided’
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a source in the presidential villa and principal officer to President Tinubu said two “notable” northern zones — the northwest and the northeast — are “now sharply divided” ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The source divulged that the two zones are split over where the presidential candidate of the ruling APC should come from post-2027.
The geopolitical zones are also reportedly not in agreement regarding President Tinubu’s successor should the Nigerian leader continue till 2031.
