The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum has declared that the Presidency must remain in Southern Nigeria after the 2027 general elections, warning that any attempt to abandon the zoning arrangement could threaten national political stability.
In a communiqué issued after an emergency meeting held on Saturday, the group stressed that power rotation between the North and South has become an important part of Nigeria’s democratic tradition since 1999.
“The position of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria shall remain in the southern region thereof in the next four years consequent on the 2027 general elections in the interest of national political stability,” the communiqué stated.
The statement was jointly signed by leaders of major regional socio-political groups, including Afenifere, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the Middle Belt Forum, and PANDEF.
Beyond zoning, the forum also demanded urgent amendments to controversial sections of the Electoral Act, the immediate establishment of state police, and stronger action against rising insecurity and economic hardship across the country.
The group further urged all political parties to zone their presidential tickets to the South ahead of the 2027 elections.
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