If Atiku Emerges ADC Candidate South Will Rally Together With Parts Of North To Return Tinubu—Sani

 President Bola Tinubu may potentially receive a significant amount of support from the South in the event that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar runs for president as the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in 2027.

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Sani highlighted that, from a political standpoint, the South is leaning towards allowing Tinubu to fulfil his eight-year term because of the political climate.

Atiku's election on the ADC platform, he believes, would be seen by many southern leaders and people as an early attempt by the North to regain control of the situation.

He is of the opinion that this might pave the way for a unified front in the south, with assistance from the north as well, in order to maintain Tinubu's position as the leader until the year 2031.

According to Sani, if Tinubu were to build this kind of regional alliance, he would have a major advantage over his competitors in the general election.

He highlighted that the concept of power rotation is still acknowledged in Nigerian politics for the sake of continuity.

It was his assertion that a significant number of people in the South are of the opinion that the region ought to complete two terms before handing over power to the North.

In response to a question concerning Atiku's influence, Sani stated that he continues to have strong connections, particularly among delegates from the northern region.

He stated that if he were to run for president in 2027, it might potentially generate a political schism as well as pushback from the southern region.

He went on to warn that if the North were to behave in this manner, it might convey the impression that it isn't ready to wait its turn, which would result in mistrust and cause the country to become more fractured.

If Atiku were to become Tinubu's primary opponent, he believes that the opposition would not do well because of this.

Additionally, it has the potential to strengthen Southern sympathies and support for Tinubu, which might perhaps improve his chances of winning.

‎ "If Atiku stands as the candidate, there is a possibility of the South rallying together with parts of the North to return Tinubu," according to the presidential contender.