The South North Progressive Forum (SNP-FORUM) has called for retaining presidential power in Southern Nigeria in the 2027 general elections.
The group stated that this move is necessary to promote fairness, strengthen the federal character principle, and foster national unity.
The Chairman of SNP-FORUM, Comrade Onyekwulisi Festus Bethel Iyke[F.B.I], made the call in a statement issued to journalists in Abuja on Sunday.
Comrade Onyekwulisi disclosed that the group is a non-political organisation and is set to launch a nationwide campaign to canvass support for the South to retain the presidency in 2027.
According to the Forum, since Nigeria transitioned from parliamentary democracy in 1957 to constitutional democracy in 1999, the North has held presidential power for 24 years, while the South has held it for 18 years.
“SNP-FORUM believes that allowing the South another four-year term in 2027 will correct this imbalance and reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to equitable power sharing,” the statement noted.
Onyekwulisi explained that the group’s mission is to engage and mobilize patriotic Nigerians to support power rotation and balanced national leadership.
He maintained that keeping power in the South will help prevent regional marginalisation, reduce political tensions, and promote peaceful coexistence.
He said, “Our target is to mobilise a minimum of 10 million voters. We will operate nationwide, with a strategic structure that includes ambassadors, supervisors, representatives, and point men at the state, local government, ward, and city levels.
“We will also work closely with a Council of Elders, statesmen, and key critical stakeholders to achieve our objectives.
“As the 2027 elections approach, SNP-FORUM calls on all well-meaning Nigerians to support this campaign for justice, fairness, and national development through balanced power sharing.”