Revealed: Why Peter Obi Agreed To One-Term Deal – Yunusa Tanko Speaks

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, alongside the National Publicity Secretary of the Obi–Kwankwaso Movement, Justin Ijeh, has emphasised the importance of adhering to Nigeria’s informal zoning arrangement to promote fairness and national balance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In an interview with Punch, Tanko maintained that retaining the presidency in the South is a matter of equity and continuity, noting that the current leadership is already zoned to that region.

He explained that Peter Obi has aligned with this principle by expressing readiness to serve only a single four-year term if elected.

According to Tanko, with the presidency presently in the South, any successor should also emerge from the same region to complete the zoning cycle, describing this approach as both fair and necessary.

He further expressed optimism that Obi would emerge as a consensus candidate should the opposition unite behind a single ticket, pointing to what he described as widespread popularity, particularly among young Nigerians.

Tanko cited public reactions during a recent trip as evidence of strong grassroots support, noting the enthusiastic reception Obi received from crowds at public locations.

Sharing a similar view, Ijeh acknowledged that while zoning is not enshrined in the constitution, it remains a practical tool for ensuring inclusiveness in Nigeria’s diverse political system.

He argued that allowing a single presidential candidate to emerge from the South aligns with established political conventions and helps maintain balance.

Ijeh added that although competence and character should ideally determine leadership, zoning has become a necessary mechanism for managing diversity and preventing political tension.

He warned that abandoning the arrangement in the current political climate could lead to unnecessary divisions, stressing that maintaining the presidency in the South is the most reasonable path forward.