Hannatu Musawa Sh*cks Nation: Why Nigeria Must Keep Power In The South Until 2031

The Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has advocated for presidential power to remain in Southern Nigeria in the next political cycle to uphold equity and regional balance.

President Bola Tinubu, who hails from the South-West, succeeded former President Muhammadu Buhari from the North-West, sparking ongoing discussions about the rightful zone for the presidency in the 2027 elections. These debates have intensified, particularly with the emergence of a new coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, Musawa emphasized that while she hopes Nigeria will eventually reach a stage where leadership is determined by competence, the current political climate still demands regional fairness.

“In a situation like ours, where President Buhari governed for eight years from the North, it was only natural for power to move to the South,” Musawa explained. “And now that it has, it should remain there—not just for this term, but for the next four to six years—to maintain a sense of balance.”

She added, “Ideally, one day we’ll be able to judge candidates purely on merit and capability, but since we’re not quite there yet, we must continue to consider fairness in political power distribution. Keeping the presidency in the South helps achieve that.”