Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has reiterated that fairness demands the southern region of Nigeria be allowed to complete an eight-year presidential tenure.
He made the remarks on Thursday during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme aired by Channels Television.
Speaking during the interview, the former governor of Kwara State also made it clear that he has no intention of contesting the presidency in the 2027 general elections.
Saraki explained that his position aligns with internal discussions within the Peoples Democratic Party regarding zoning arrangements.
“I think it is only fair to allow the South to complete its 8 years. I was one of those that supported that PDP should zone presidency to the south in 2027.
“So when the party met last year to discuss what it should do about zoning of presidency, I was one of those that supported that the party should zone the presidency to the south in 2027, and to align with that and abide by the party decision.
“Remember, in 2023 the final decision of the party was that the candidates could come from anywhere.
“But in the meeting we held about the 2027 election, we said the presidency should come from the south, and I abide by that, and as such, ruled out the issue of me wanting the contest in 2027,” he said.
Saraki emphasized that his stance reflects both his personal conviction and his commitment to the party’s resolution, noting that the PDP had earlier adopted an open approach in 2023 before shifting its position ahead of the 2027 elections.
