Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has ruled out contesting in the 2027 presidential election, citing fairness and the need for the South to complete its turn in power.
He explained that his decision is based on maintaining political balance between regions and avoiding unnecessary tension over zoning.
“I’m not contesting in 2027 because I believe that it’s only fair that the South came in 2023 and let them finish in 2027. In 2031, there is no ambiguity for those of us that come from the North,” he said.
Saraki added that by 2031, power should clearly rotate back to the North, eliminating any disputes.
“So when it comes to 2031, God sparing our lives and giving us good health, it’s North as opposed to anything that gives anybody an excuse that in 2031 those from the North want to contest, those from the South want to contest,” he stated.
He also noted that running in 2027 would likely lack support from the South.
“In 2027, I’m not going to contest because we will not get the sympathy of those in the South; they have four years and there’s another four, let them finish and go,” he added
