Returning Power to North in 2027 Inimical to Nigeria’s Unity, Say Fani-Kayode, Omokri

#1 · May 10, 2026, 10:12 am

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In a rare joint statement, Femi Fani-Kayode and Reno Omokri have warned that any attempt to return the presidency to Northern Nigeria in 2027 would be “unpatriotic and inimical” to the country’s unity. Both men, who have recently been appointed as Ambassadors-designate to South Africa and Mexico respectively, argued that equity demands the South be allowed to complete two full terms before power shifts again. They contended that the North enjoyed eight uninterrupted years under Muhammadu Buhari and should now support a full eight-year tenure for the South.

Fani-Kayode, who recently clarified that he chose the South Africa posting over a German one, emphasized that the stability of Nigeria’s “equilibrium” depends on a fair rotation of power. He noted that the current administration under President Bola Tinubu is in the process of fixing systemic issues, and a premature power shift would disrupt these reforms. Omokri echoed these sentiments, stating that those advocating for a Northern candidate in 2027 are ignoring the fragile nature of Nigeria’s social contract.

The statement has stirred controversy within the political class, particularly among Northern stakeholders who believe the presidency should be open to the most competent candidate regardless of region. Critics of the duo have also questioned the timing of their statement, suggesting it is a calculated move to secure their political relevance under the current administration. However, supporters of the “Southern Eight Years” agenda view their intervention as a necessary defense of national stability.

This debate over 2027 has effectively split the political elite, even within the ruling APC. While some argue that Tinubu deserves a second term to complete his “Renewed Hope” agenda, others are already looking toward potential Northern candidates. The joint statement by Fani-Kayode and Omokri serves as a high-profile opening salvo in what is expected to be a long and contentious struggle over the direction of Nigerian power in the coming years.

https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/05/10/returning-power-to-north-in-2027-inimical-to-nigerias-unity-say-fani-kayode-omokri/

In a rare joint statement, Femi Fani-Kayode and Reno Omokri have warned that any attempt to return the presidency to Northern Nigeria in 2027 would be “unpatriotic and inimical” to the country’s unity. Both men, who have recently been appointed as Ambassadors-designate to South Africa and Mexico respectively, argued that equity demands the South be allowed to complete two full terms before power shifts again. They contended that the North enjoyed eight uninterrupted years under Muhammadu Buhari and should now support a full eight-year tenure for the South.

Fani-Kayode, who recently clarified that he chose the South Africa posting over a German one, emphasized that the stability of Nigeria’s “equilibrium” depends on a fair rotation of power. He noted that the current administration under President Bola Tinubu is in the process of fixing systemic issues, and a premature power shift would disrupt these reforms. Omokri echoed these sentiments, stating that those advocating for a Northern candidate in 2027 are ignoring the fragile nature of Nigeria’s social contract.

The statement has stirred controversy within the political class, particularly among Northern stakeholders who believe the presidency should be open to the most competent candidate regardless of region. Critics of the duo have also questioned the timing of their statement, suggesting it is a calculated move to secure their political relevance under the current administration. However, supporters of the “Southern Eight Years” agenda view their intervention as a necessary defense of national stability.

This debate over 2027 has effectively split the political elite, even within the ruling APC. While some argue that Tinubu deserves a second term to complete his “Renewed Hope” agenda, others are already looking toward potential Northern candidates. The joint statement by Fani-Kayode and Omokri serves as a high-profile opening salvo in what is expected to be a long and contentious struggle over the direction of Nigerian power in the coming years.

https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/05/10/returning-power-to-north-in-2027-inimical-to-nigerias-unity-say-fani-kayode-omokri/

#2 · May 10, 2026, 10:28 am

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