Kwankwaso says Yar’adua’s death disrupted power rotation
Rabiu Kwankwaso has stated that the death of former President Umar Yar’adua led to confusion over Nigeria’s power rotation system. He believes that giving the 2027 presidential ticket to the South is the best way to resolve ongoing debates. Kwankwaso defended the Nigeria Democratic Congress’s decision to zone the presidency to the South, emphasizing unity over regional disputes. He also highlighted the importance of quality leadership above regional considerations.
Key takeaways
- Rabiu Kwankwaso said the confusion over power rotation began after the death of Umar Musa Yar’adua, who died in office in May 2010.
- After Yar’adua’s death, his deputy, Goodluck Jonathan, from the South, completed the term and later won his own term in 2011.
- Kwankwaso argued that the fairest starting point for zoning is after the Buhari administration.
- He noted that northern leaders who joined the NDC accepted the southern zoning to promote unity.
- Kwankwaso and Obi formally joined the NDC on May 3, and the party adopted the decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South at its national convention in Abuja.
