Nigeria Democratic Congress Zones Presidency South

Rabiu Kwankwaso, a chieftain of the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress, has stated that the death of former President Umaru Musa Yar Adua in 2010 created confusion over power rotation between Northern and Southern Nigeria. To resolve this, the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress has decided to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria. Rabiu Kwankwaso argued that this decision is the best way to eliminate the lingering political disagreements. He noted that interpretations of the zoning arrangement vary, depending on the starting point of calculation, but the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress has opted to count from the end of Muhammadu Buhari's administration. Rabiu Kwankwaso also emphasized that northern leaders joining the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress accepted this arrangement for unity, stressing that quality leadership is more important than regional considerations. He also clarified that there was no formal agreement with the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress, dismissing rumors of negotiations.