A fresh wave of political tension has erupted following a bold challenge issued to the leadership of a prominent political coalition, as a key political figure dared them to publicly affirm that the 2027 presidential ticket would be zoned to the South. The individual, whose name has stirred recent debates within national political circles, threw down the gauntlet, insisting that the coalition’s silence on the zoning arrangement exposes what he described as a lack of sincerity and transparency in their power-sharing agenda.
Speaking during a media interaction closely monitored by KIIN360, the political heavyweight questioned the commitment of the coalition to national unity and fairness, asserting that if they were truly serious about equitable power rotation, they should waste no time in declaring unequivocally that the next presidential candidate would emerge from the southern region of the country.
He further alleged that certain elements within the coalition were deliberately avoiding a clear stance on the matter, opting instead to play politics of convenience, thereby keeping the South in suspense. According to him, the reluctance to make such a declaration raises doubts about the coalition’s long-term vision and inclusivity, especially given Nigeria’s history of regional power balancing as a tool for national cohesion.
The zoning debate, which has remained a thorny issue in Nigeria’s political landscape, continues to spark sharp reactions across party lines. While some leaders have called for merit-based candidacy, others argue that rotating the presidency remains essential for maintaining equity and preventing political domination by any single region.
As the countdown to 2027 gradually begins, this latest challenge has added a new layer of complexity to the internal dynamics of the opposition alliance, potentially widening existing cracks if not addressed with clarity and consensus.