Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to pursue a constitutional amendment to institutionalise rotational presidency if elected in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television, Atiku said formalising power rotation in the constitution would promote equity, fairness, and political stability across Nigeria’s regions.
He noted that while zoning is currently practiced within political parties, only the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has a structured provision for it in its constitution, adding that other parties have largely adopted similar arrangements informally.
Atiku also addressed the historical distribution of presidential power between the North and the South, stating that the South has held the presidency for a longer period.
Reflecting on past constitutional debates, the former vice-president admitted he opposed a proposal by the late Alex Ekwueme to include rotational presidency in the constitution.
He, however, expressed regret over that decision, acknowledging that supporting the amendment at the time could have ensured a more balanced rotation of power across all regions.
Atiku maintained that embedding rotational presidency in the constitution remains the most effective way to guarantee inclusiveness and national unity in Nigeria’s political system.
