According to The Sun News, the head of Arewa Summit International, Dr Bashir Lamido, has urged that the South West be allowed to produce all presidential candidates in the 2027 general elections while recommending that the South East be given a similar opportunity in 2031.
During a high-level political forum on zoning and national unity held in Abuja on Friday, Dr Lamido argued that such a rotational pattern would help foster inclusion, fairness, and enduring political harmony across the country.
“For the sake of equity, national integration, and the stability of our democracy, we believe the South West should present all presidential candidates in 2027. Then, come 2031, the South East–which has long awaited its turn– should be given the full platform to produce the next president,” Lamido stated.
Under Dr Lamido’s stewardship, Arewa Summit International has emerged as a prominent northern political think tank advocating a united and inclusive Nigeria by bridging regional gaps.
He emphasised that the idea is not to sideline any region but to create a national culture that upholds justice and fair representation.
“This conversation goes beyond politics. It’s about healing old wounds, building mutual trust, and affirming to every Nigerian that they have an equal stake in the nation,” he said.
He said, “People may ask, What about the north? It should be the turn of the north in 2031. They forget that the North has spent more years leading the country than any other region.”
Dr Lamido added that rotating leadership roles among different regions is essential to creating balance in Nigeria’s political landscape. He expressed hope that, just as they support the South West for 2027, the South East would receive the same national backing in 2031.
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