By Abu Ismail
In a firm and unmistakable tone, All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Uche Nwosu, has warned against any attempt by northern political forces to reclaim the presidency in 2027, insisting that the southern region must be allowed to complete its constitutional eight-year cycle.
Speaking with journalists on Saturday in Abuja, Nwosu, a former Chief of Staff to the Imo State Government and a prominent voice within the APC, stressed that Nigeria’s delicate political balance demands fairness and respect for the existing zoning arrangement that saw power shift to the South in 2023 with the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
"It would be a travesty of justice and a dangerous disruption of national unity if the North insists on returning to power so soon," Nwosu stated. "Former President Muhammadu Buhari, a son of the North, served two uninterrupted terms of eight years. Equity demands that the South must also be allowed to complete its two terms before any further conversation about power rotation."
He warned that any northern ambition for 2027 could spark needless tension and widen existing regional divides, noting that the principle of rotation is not just a party understanding but an unwritten national consensus that has helped stabilize Nigeria’s fragile democracy.
Nwosu urged political leaders, especially those from the North, to exercise restraint and allow the spirit of fairness and brotherhood to prevail. "Enough is enough," he said emphatically. "The unity and progress of Nigeria should come before personal ambition."
The APC stalwart further called on southern political leaders across party lines to remain vigilant and united in defense of the South’s right to complete its turn. He stressed that the coming years should be dedicated to consolidating the achievements of President Tinubu’s administration rather than plunging the nation into an early, divisive scramble for power.
Observers believe Nwosu’s statement is an early indication that internal party battles and regional tensions may soon dominate Nigeria’s political landscape as the 2027 election season approaches.