Disagreement Arises Between Atiku And Bode George On 2027 Presidency

Disagreement Arises Between Atiku And Bode George On 2027 Presidency

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, on Monday, suggested that ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar should wait until 2031 if he is determined to run for President again. In a statement released on Wednesday, George asserted that power should not return to the North, where Atiku hails from, until 2031…….CONTINUE READING 

Responding quickly, Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, criticized George’s comments as premature and insensitive. Ibe stated, “At this point, Atiku Abubakar’s focus is not on 2027. His concern is about 2024, 2025, 2026, and beyond, particularly the struggles of Nigerians under the current administration’s failed policies.”

George, however, maintained that after the eight-year tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari, the South must also complete its own eight years before power returns to the North in 2031. He emphasized that this sequence aligns with the realities of Nigeria, the PDP’s Constitution, and the political landscape.

Reports have emerged suggesting that Atiku and other northern political leaders are working to shift power back to the North in 2027, once President Bola Tinubu, a southerner, completes his first term. George argued that it is essential for a southerner to hold the presidency from 2023 to 2031. He advised Atiku, as a friend and fellow party member, to wait until 2031 when he will be 85 years old.

George questioned Atiku’s continued ambition for public office and urged him to step aside for younger southerners, following the example of U.S. President Joe Biden. He noted that by 2027, Atiku will be 81 years old, and it would be more appropriate for him to support a younger candidate.

George also emphasized the importance of fairness, equity, and adherence to the PDP Constitution. He warned against actions that could damage the party or the country, stressing that in 2027, the concept of “Turn-by-Turn Nigeria Limited” should be respected within the PDP. George concluded by stating that the party must field a southerner as its presidential candidate in 2027 to effectively challenge the ruling APC, which he accused of damaging Nigeria both economically and politically.