A group of former federal lawmakers has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027, while calling for constitutional provisions to formalize rotational presidency in Nigeria.
The ex-legislators, operating under a pressure group, said their support for Tinubu was based on what they described as his commitment to national unity and inclusive governance since assuming office.
Speaking at a news conference, the group said Nigeria’s diversity makes power rotation between the North and South necessary to promote fairness, stability and a sense of belonging among the country’s regions.
They urged the National Assembly to initiate constitutional amendments that would give legal backing to rotational presidency, arguing that the arrangement would reduce political tension and deepen democracy.
According to the former lawmakers, informal power rotation has helped manage Nigeria’s plural nature over the years but remains vulnerable to manipulation without constitutional protection.
They said endorsing Tinubu ahead of 2027 aligns with the principle of rotation, noting that the South should be allowed to complete eight years in power before the presidency shifts to the North.
The group called on political parties, civil society organizations and other stakeholders to support the push for constitutional reform, insisting that institutionalizing power rotation would strengthen national cohesion.
