2027: Support Tinubu For Stability, Omokri, FFK Tell Nigerians

2027: Support Tinubu For Stability, Omokri, FFK Tell Nigerians

Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, and ambassador-designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, have openly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 general elections, urging Nigerians across political and regional lines to support his second-term bid.

In a joint statement issued on Saturday, the duo declared Tinubu as their preferred candidate for the next election cycle, arguing that maintaining the North-South power rotation arrangement remains critical to Nigeria’s unity, stability and democratic continuity.

According to them, the zoning understanding introduced at the beginning of the Fourth Republic in 1999 has helped reduce political tension and preserve national balance since the return to civilian rule.

“In view of recent political events, it has become necessary and expedient for us, Ambassadors Designate Chief Femi Fani-Kayode and Mr Bemigho Reno Omokri, to state categorically that we believe it is in the best interest of the stability, unity, and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and in keeping with the Gentleman’s Agreement which ushered in our Fourth Republic in 1999, for there to be a balanced and orderly rotation of power in Nigeria between the North and the South,” the statement read.

The two political figures argued that Northern Nigeria had already completed two uninterrupted presidential terms under former President Muhammadu Buhari between 2015 and 2023, insisting that fairness and political balance require the South to complete a similar eight-year cycle under Tinubu.

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“We further affirm that, having completed and made full and unfettered use of two terms of four years under the Muhammadu Buhari administration, Northern Nigeria had its full, uninterrupted and undisturbed tenure in this power rotation arrangement,” they stated.

They warned that attempts to return presidential power to the North after only one southern term could destabilise the country’s delicate political balance and create unnecessary regional tension.

According to Omokri and Fani-Kayode, Tinubu also played a major role in supporting Buhari’s emergence in 2015 and therefore deserves reciprocal political backing from northern stakeholders.

“We are of the opinion that one good turn deserves another and that one good term deserves another,” they added.

The duo further praised Tinubu’s economic policies and infrastructure agenda, claiming that the administration has already recorded measurable progress despite prevailing economic hardship and criticism from opposition figures.

They credited the current administration with achieving 12 consecutive quarters of Gross Domestic Product growth, improved trade balances and increased investor confidence.

Omokri and Fani-Kayode also referenced reports projecting Nigeria as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies by contribution to global GDP expansion in 2025.

The statement highlighted several flagship infrastructure projects being executed under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Illela-Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway and the proposed Trans-Saharan Road corridor expected to improve trade and connectivity between northern and southern Nigeria.

According to them, continuity in leadership would accelerate the implementation of the projects and strengthen Nigeria’s long-term economic prospects.

Drawing comparisons with Switzerland’s political power-sharing culture, the duo urged Nigerian politicians to embrace zoning and rotational leadership as tools for national stability and peaceful coexistence.

They argued that countries with structured political balancing mechanisms often enjoy stronger democratic institutions and reduced regional conflict.

“If we all extend the right hand of fellowship to President Bola Tinubu, we will, with the help of God, collectively see Nigeria become a $1 trillion economy by 2031,” the statement added.

Their endorsement comes amid growing political realignments and early consultations ahead of the 2027 elections, with opposition parties and coalition groups already intensifying discussions over possible alliances against the ruling APC.

The public declaration by Omokri and Fani-Kayode has generated mixed reactions across political circles, especially given their previous criticism of Tinubu and the APC before their recent alignment with the current administration.

Political analysts believe the endorsement could further energise pro-Tinubu mobilisation efforts while also reigniting debate over zoning, equity and regional power rotation ahead of the next presidential election.

2027: Support Tinubu For Stability, Omokri, FFK Tell Nigerians