Nigeria\u2019s political scene grew tense after Bayo Onanuga, a senior aide to President Bola Tinubu, told former vice president Atiku Abubakar to \u201cbury\u201d his ambition for 2027. Onanuga\u2019s remarks came in response to Atiku\u2019s fresh comments on power rotation, which suggested that the presidency should return to northern Nigeria after Tinubu\u2019s tenure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Atiku, who has contested multiple presidential elections, argued that Nigeria\u2019s stability depends on respecting regional balance in leadership. His statement reignited debate over zoning, a long-standing but informal arrangement meant to ensure fairness among the country\u2019s diverse regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Onanuga dismissed Atiku\u2019s position as self-serving, insisting that the opposition leader\u2019s repeated bids for power have lost credibility. He said Nigerians are more concerned with governance and development than with political calculations about rotation. Supporters of Tinubu echoed this view, while Atiku\u2019s allies countered that his comments reflect legitimate concerns about equity and inclusion in national politics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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