The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has reaffirmed that power will remain in the South until 2031 before shifting back to the North.
He said this as speculation grows about opposition from certain northern political factions against President Bola Tinubu’s anticipated bid for a second term.
Ganduje, a former governor of Kano State, made this statement in Abuja on Tuesday while addressing a delegation from the Tinubu Northern Youth Forum.
He commended the group for its organizational efforts and its role in gathering electoral data, assuring them of the APC’s full support.
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“You are already assisting the government in educating the public on key policies like the tax reform agenda, which was initially misunderstood.
“However, through sustained engagement, people now grasp its objectives. Support groups like yours play a crucial role in ensuring public enlightenment and inclusivity in governance,” Ganduje stated.
Addressing the 2027 election, he praised the forum’s voter mobilization efforts and emphasized President Tinubu’s commitment to national unity.
“Our president belongs to both the North and the South; he represents all six geopolitical zones. That is why we, as a party, uphold the principle of power rotation.
“After a northern leader served for eight years, we insisted that the presidency should move to the South. With collective effort, we succeeded in making that happen.
“Now, President Tinubu is leading and, by God’s grace, will secure a second term in 2027. After his tenure, power will return to the North.
“Your initiative aligns with this vision, and we encourage you to continue your work. We will review your proposals and identify areas where we can collaborate,” he added.
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Ganduje also met with the Tinubu Young Generation Forum, an organization actively promoting the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He acknowledged the challenges Tinubu inherited upon taking office but expressed confidence that ongoing reforms were beginning to yield positive results.
“For years, many things went wrong, and addressing them requires deep structural changes. However, we are beginning to witness economic improvements, and we believe these reforms will continue to deliver progress. Ultimately, this will cement the legacy of the Renewed Hope Agenda,” Ganduje stated.
