This Atiku will never learn. Once again, Abubakar Atiku has put forward a self-serving argument to justify his attempt to disrupt Nigeria’s power rotation arrangement. In 2023, as a member of the PDP—a party that, like others, practices zoning—Atiku disregarded the established formula and sought to succeed a fellow... northerner, who had spent eight years in office. His ambition fractured the PDP, leading to his resounding defeat at the polls. Now, he stands poised to repeat history and face another doom. Another spectacular failure awaits this perennial candidate in the next election. In his interview with Charles Aniagolu on Wednesday, Atiku, now sounding like the presumed ADC candidate (Peter Obi, get ready to bolt away), revisited his 2023 argument on the North-South power rotation. In a brazenly self-serving twist, he insisted he is not bound by the rotation formula because, according to him, the South has spent more years in office than the North since 1999. His political arithmetic is dubious. He conveniently overlooks the fact that the North’s shorter tenure was due to the untimely death of President Umaru Yar’Adua, which led to President Jonathan’s succession. This accidental breach does not invalidate the power rotation arrangement between the North and the South. Since Buhari completed his eight years, Tinubu too must complete his own. All Atiku needs to do is to bury the thought of running again, as it is still the South's turn in the 2027 election.show more

If your enemy is giving you advice, that explains everything. For Bayo to oppose an Atiku candidacy, it’s clear that is the man who will remove them from the villa.

Dear @aonanuga1956, let me tell u clearly: no presidential aide, no matter how loud or reckless, has the authority to rewrite the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or reduce democracy to a regional entitlement scheme. Power rotation is a political convention, not a constitutional decree and certainly not a tool to silence credible opposition. This tired attempt to bully @atiku out of the race reeks of fear, not principle. The same people who shredded zoning within their own party when it suited them now pretend to be its custodians. Hypocrisy has never worn such a cheap costume. Let’s dismantle this lazy narrative. First, the 2023 election was not lost because of zoning. It was lost through a toxic cocktail of state-backed interference, institutional compromise, and electoral irregularities that Nigerians have not forgotten. So spare us the revisionist history. Second, invoking the unfortunate passing of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua as a political excuse in 2026 is not just disingenuous—it is morally bankrupt. A national tragedy should not be weaponized to justify mediocrity or shield failure. Third, the notion that @officialABAT “must complete eight years” is the most anti-democratic statement anyone can make in a constitutional republic. Presidents are not crowned for eight years—they are elected, and they can be voted out. That is the essence of democracy your camp seems to have conveniently forgotten. Nigeria does not belong to any region, any rotation cartel, or any political clique. It belongs to Nigerians. I mean, all Nigerians who are today groaning under the weight of disastrous policies, crushing inflation, and a government that has clearly lost its moral and economic compass. And let’s be frank: if this administration had delivered even a fraction of the competence it promised, you wouldn’t be hiding behind zoning as a shield. You would be campaigning on performance. But there is no performance,only propaganda. That line about @PeterObi “bolting out” of ADC is nothing but panic speaking. It betrays a camp around @officialABAT that is clearly rattled by the mere idea of a united opposition. You don’t dictate who joins or leaves a coalition,you only expose your fear when you try. @PeterObi doesn’t take instructions from jittery aides in Abuja. And if your government had anything solid to campaign on, you wouldn’t be busy hallucinating cracks in the opposition. As for the cheap jab about “perennial candidate,” it only exposes your anxiety. You don’t attack a man repeatedly unless he remains your biggest threat. So here is the reality your camp must come to terms with: @atiku does not need your permission to run. He does not need validation from aides who confuse loyalty with noise. And come 2027, it will not be aides, nor propaganda, nor recycled talking points that decide Nigeria’s future, it will be the Nigerian people. And they are watching. Closely.

Total BS! Did Term of the “accidental breach” not end on 29th May 2011? Why did the South fail to respect the power rotation arrangement & allow the North to complete its 8 years, despite the latter’s appeals? Jonathan broke it by running in 2011, then in 2015 also.

Definitely the turn of South, however it's not for aging Pharaoh

Mumu man !! Which south turn are you twerking about ? The south of Tinubu Lagos or Iragbiji ? You dullards will learn a great lesson of your political careers in 2027. You didn’t know that when your certificate forger and druggie emeritus led onslaught against GEJ in 2014 /2015 …. You can all cry and weep for all we care , Tinubu shall be removed come 2027 and attempt to muscle this through the shenanigans you are doing with opposition parties , NO FLAG or STRUCTURE of @OfficialAPCNg shall stand all over Nigeria . Enough of this nonsense from you drug criminals

Just one interview from Atiku and you all are having a sleepless night. Atiku is truly a big name in the Nigeria political space.

Yes I know you have point out some facts about Atiku Abubaka but I will tell you, this is a coalition the only way to unseat Tinubu out of that office, so therefore it is not your business whether he decides to run or step down sir it is never your business, face your party and leave ADC alone

@Voluwaseun1 You were once an honorable man, and many people respected the clarity and principle in your voice. But the moment you joined APC, it seemed that you compromised those values. Baba, forget BAT. PO is ruling us in 2027

For the first time I agree with this man. Atiku should just rest abeg, e don try. After 8 years of Buhari from North, South turn clear. Zoning no be constitution but e dey hold this country together. Obi is the future wey we dey wait for 2027. No more recycled people. Tell another bro

Is there no moves by your principal that Nigerians need to know ? Like no new area to share rice ? How does SA information and strategy be spewing this ?

@Abdullahigoslow What concern you with what’s happening in the opposition? Are you already feeling the heat? Just be more patient you will feel the real heat when election is few weeks away, we will make sure you alll go back to your villages because you’ve nothing to offer

Sir, this has nothing to do with the ruling party. Stop the obsession about opposition parties for now and let’s focus us on ours. Only respond when it’s needed to debunk their claims against your party sir.🙏

I completely agree with you that Atiku @atiku must not contest again in 2027, but I STRONGLY disagree with you that Tinubu @officialABAT should complete another 4 years... Another Southerner must complete the remaining 4 years, not Tinubu. Ọ kwelụ gị ghọta.

Zoning is not the constitution—it’s a political convenience some people weaponize when it suits them. @atiku has every right to contest. Democracy is about choice, not turn-by-turn allocation. If zoning alone won elections, Nigeria wouldn’t be where it is today.

@HighChiefOkoro Who was the head of the zoning committee of the PDP? Wasn't it Samuel Ortom a Wike ally? Was he not the person who said they should throw the ticket open? Meddlesome interloper

Nobody asked for your take sir. Kindly stick to supporting the disintegration of political parties, and ultimately our democracy

Shameless old man, what have you learned since your 67 existence on earth ? Symbol of shame and failure

Tinubu too must complete his own on what basis, bayo, are u saying tinubu must remain in power even if Nigerians don't vote 4 him bcos I don't understand d basis of ur argument. Get it 2 ur thick skull sensible Nigerians are nt voting 4 d drug dealer in 2027 & we are more in num

If you’ve learned anything, Mr. Bayo, it should be that power in Nigeria is not negotiated or shared among politicians; it is determined by the people, based on performance and results. Unfortunately, the government you are part of has fallen short by many measures, and that is why we will vote the clueless government out.

Haha Lmao laugh wan kill me, d fear of Atiku is beginning of APC death una go explain tire zoning rotation is not on our national constitution but una wan use am as the umbrella to cover una self from the tsunami that is coming that one no go save una we'll totally eradicate APC

I never agree with you before but I agree with you today That man don dey plan to scatter ADC and we go move simple as ABC

His excuse the last time was that he can only step aside if it was zoned to the south east, we wait to hear what he says this time

Let it be clear that when we refer to the South, it should not be limited to the South-West alone. Other southern regions must also be given the opportunity and consideration. If we go strictly by the idea of the South, then it should encompass all southern zones, not just the South-West

@aonanuga1956 the bitter soul, there is no zoning in the Nigerian Constitution—get that into your skull. If @atiku wins the #ADC primary, we will massively vote for him. The goal is to send Tulumbu back to Irabeji.

ATIKU is not destined a leader 🤣🤣 There might be no more nation called Nigeria after 2027 election.. If Fulanis wants power by force, APC are not sleeping 💪💪 Tinubu must finish his 8years mandate .. It's going to be, Fire for Fire come 2027

Atiku has failed to learn from his past mistakes. ADC is doomed, if he's foisted on the Party as the flag bearer. The Obidient Movement will not be part, or be cajoled to supporting 80 years candidate. It's that simple !

Based on your sentiment, the worst can continue to rule solely because it is the turn of the south. Bring up someone else, we can consider else you're talking rubbish as always. You have invalidated this mess solely because he belongs to your ethnic group. What insolence!

I see some people writing here that nobody has the power to select the president and it is only the people who can determine those to govern them. But whenever winners emerges after elections, it is the same people who will start shouting rigging! Confused people

Atiku has been more relevant individual in the Nigerian political space than your entire life put together as a person. It's only a dead man that will enjoy the injection called formalin.

Any Northerner should not be on the ballot including Atiku. Let the south fight it out among themselves and the north should support who ever they want. It's the turn of the south and Atiku, Kwankwanso and the likes should sit this one out. They can support Obi for all I care. I still prefer Tinubu to do 8 years sha it's not written in stone. The Election must be between Southern candidates! Period!

If baba is too old to thick straight I expect you younger ones to direct him. Can we continue to have a President that every step taken has to watched carefully? Or the one that can't fix security issues. Please advice PBAT to take out time to fix his health we cherish his advice

There's nothing to add to this beautiful post. Also, Atikutheiving SPV Scammer must be made to know that Nigeria cannot afford a reversal of these reforms embarked upon by PBAT. Should Atiku refuses to keep away from contesting the South should plan a secession.