Barau calls on ex-lawmakers to support Tinubu and uphold power rotation
Jibrin Barau, Deputy President of the Senate, has encouraged former lawmakers to back Bola Tinubu for re-election. He emphasized the importance of allowing Tinubu to complete two terms, citing the benefits of Nigeria’s rotational presidency principle. The call was made at the 2026 National Summit of Former Legislators in Abuja, which gathered several prominent political figures. Barau also pledged to support embedding the rotational principle in the Constitution and praised the contributions of former legislators.
Key takeaways
- Jibrin Barau urged ex-lawmakers to support Bola Tinubu for a second term to help him implement his reform agenda.
- The call was made during the 2026 National Summit of Former Legislators in Abuja, organized by the National Forum of Former Legislators.
- Barau highlighted the success of the rotational presidency since 1999 and advocated for its continuation.
- He promised to forward the proposal to embed the rotational principle in the Constitution to the National Assembly.
- The summit concluded with a vote of confidence in Tinubu, endorsing him as the sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
