The head of Arewa Summit International, Dr. Bashir Lamido, has suggested that all presidential candidates in the general election of 2027 should be from the South West, according to a report in The Nigerian Sun. He has, however, argued that the South East should be given the chance to produce the president in 2031
Lamido claims that the goal of the plan is to promote long-term political stability, equity, and unity in Nigeria. This claim was made at a high-level political discussion on national cohesion and zoning that was held in Abuja on Friday.
”We assert that the South West ought to put forward all presidential candidates in 2027 in order to promote fairness, foster national unity, and ensure democratic stability,” the statement continues.
Lamido said that “the South East, which has been patiently waiting, ought to be afforded the complete chance to nominate the next president in the year 2031.”
He went on to say that the concept is not meant to exclude any specific area, but rather to create a fair national standard that promotes inclusivity and equity.
”All we aim to do is balance leadership throughout the nation. The same level of national support that we intend to provide to the South West in 2027 should be extended to the South East in 2031,”
