Akume reveals Atiku backed rotational presidency

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume>>>, revealed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar>>> was among political leaders who agreed to a rotational presidency in Nigeria>>> following the annulment of the June 12>>> 1993 presidential election. This disclosure was made during a World Press Conference marking Nigeria>>>'s 27th Democracy Day anniversary. Akume stated that the decision to alternate presidential power between the North and South was reached after extensive deliberations by leaders of the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party>>> to preserve national unity and democratic stability. He recalled a crucial meeting in Kaduna led by Solomon>>> and Adamu Ciroma>>> where this agreement was made, with Atiku Abubakar>>> present and in agreement. The SGF emphasized that the annulment of the June 12>>> election, won by Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, was a painful episode and highlighted the supremacy of the people's will. He expressed confidence in the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission>>> to prevent future annulments. The remarks come amid renewed debate over presidential zoning ahead of the 2027 general elections, where Atiku Abubakar>>> is a candidate for the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress>>>.