Bode George to Atiku: Wait Till 2031 for Presidency

The political landscape in Nigeria is heating up, and the battle for the presidency is getting intense. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, are engaged in a war of words over the presidency. In this post, we’ll delve into the details of their clash and what it means for Nigeria’s political future.

*The Verbal Exchange:*

The verbal exchange between Atiku and George began when George suggested that the government would have collapsed if Atiku had won the 2023 elections. Atiku responded through his spokesman, Paul Ibe, asserting that Nigeria would have prospered under his leadership. George fired back, reiterating his position that a Southerner must occupy the presidency for the next eight years to maintain the balance of power.

*George’s Argument:*

George cited the PDP Constitution and the party’s long-standing principles of zoning and rotation, which he argued must be respected. He pointed out that Atiku would be 81 years old by the time of the 2027 election and suggested that it would be more appropriate for him to step aside, just like U.S. President Joe Biden made way for Kamala Harris. George called on the PDP to nominate a Southerner as their presidential candidate in 2027 to adhere to the “Turn-by-Turn Nigeria Limited” concept.

The clash between Atiku and George highlights the intense political maneuvering in Nigeria. While George’s argument for zoning and rotation has merit, Atiku’s determination to run for the presidency again cannot be ignored. As the political landscape continues to evolve, one thing is clear: the battle for the presidency will be fierce, and only time will tell who will emerge victorious.