Bashir El-Rufai has suggested that the North should step back from presenting a presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, arguing that the South should be allowed to complete the remaining four years of the current political cycle.
In a post shared on X, the son of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai outlined his personal position on the country’s political direction, advocating a continuation of Southern leadership in the next electoral cycle.
He also alluded to the possibility of a political alliance involving key figures such as Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, suggesting that a structured partnership with clearly defined roles could help address the nation’s challenges.
“Let the South complete their remaining four years,” he wrote, indicating that Northern political actors should defer presidential ambitions until after the current cycle.
Bashir further stated that opportunities for Northern candidates would remain open in the subsequent election cycle, noting that 2031 would provide a clear path for any interested aspirant from the region.
His comments add to the ongoing discourse around power rotation and regional balance in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
