Kwankwaso: “Why the North Should Not Always Hold Nigeria’s Presidency”

(By The Political Razzmatazz Editorial Team | Political News)

As the 2027 general elections draw closer, the political space is already heating up. In a recent interview, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), made a very strong statement about the future of leadership in Nigeria.

Speaking on News Central Television on July 26, 2026, Kwankwaso made it clear that political power should not be permanently tied to the Northern part of the country.

Here is a clear breakdown of his main points and what this means for the 2027 presidential race.

A Push for Fairness and Rotational Leadership

During his interview, Kwankwaso firmly rejected the idea that Northern Nigeria expects to keep the presidency forever. He stressed the deep need for mutual respect and fairness between the North and the South.

To prove his strong commitment to this fairness, he pointed to his current political choice. By deciding to run as the vice-presidential candidate under a Southern presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso believes he is showing that the North truly embraces rotational leadership.

Why 2027 is Different from 2023

Many political watchers remember that Kwankwaso rejected a very similar offer to be a running mate during the 2023 elections. Why did he change his mind this time?

Kwankwaso explained his reasons directly:

• The 2023 Sentiment: Back in 2023, the general feeling in the North strongly favored the region holding onto political power immediately after former President Muhammadu Buhari finished his tenure.
• The 2027 Shift: Today, the political climate has changed. The focus is now on building strong alliances and ensuring that power rotates fairly across different regions.

The Battle Ahead Against President Tinubu

These powerful remarks come at a very crucial time. The NDC is currently working hard and intensifying its preparations to form a strong challenge against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 elections.

With the Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket now officially taking shape, the opposition is clearly building a united front based on regional balance and fairness.

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