Adamawa Governor Fintiri Backs Southern Presidency

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Nigeria===Adamawa State has publicly declared that the Nigerian presidency should remain in the South in 2027, arguing against any northerner joining the race. This stance supports the informal power-sharing arrangement in Nigeria, advocating for the South to complete an eight-year tenure. Fintiri, who recently defected from the Nigeria===People s Democratic Party (PDP) to the Nigeria===All Progressives Congress (APC), has pledged to support President Bola Tinubu's potential re-election in 2027. This position places him in direct opposition to the ambitions of other northern politicians, including Atiku Abubakar, who plans to contest in 2027 with the Nigeria===African Democratic Congress (ADC). Fintiri defended his defection as being in the interest of Nigeria===Adamawa State, aiming to secure greater opportunities from the federal government. He also clarified that his personal relationship with Atiku Abubakar remains cordial despite their political differences.