
A chieftain of Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress has called for fairness and inclusivity ahead of the 2027 general elections, backing a Southern presidency, according to Punch. The party figure emphasized rotational power-sharing between Nigeria's regions as essential for national cohesion. The comments add to ongoing debate within the APC over zoning arrangements and which region should produce the country's next president.
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