Former lawmakers endorse Tinubu for 2027, back rotational presidency beyond 2031

By Kunle Sanni –

No fewer than 1,000 former lawmakers, drawn from the National Assembly and the 36 State Houses of Assembly, have formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their preferred and sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

According to a report by the Tribune newspaper, the endorsement was made on Saturday under the platform of the National Forum of Former Legislators during a National Summit held in Abuja, with the theme “National Unity and Nation Building Beyond 2031.”

The gathering brought together ex-legislators from across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones to deliberate on democratic stability, national cohesion, and the country’s constitutional future.

Beyond backing President Tinubu for a second term, the former lawmakers also declared strong support for the principle of rotational presidency, advocating that after the completion of the current Southern-led administration, the presidency should rotate to the North in 2031 for a full two-term cycle.

According to them, this arrangement would strengthen equity, foster inclusion, and reduce political tension across the country.

Several prominent political figures attended the summit and delivered goodwill messages, including the Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila; Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; former Senate Presidents Ken Nnamani and Pius Anyim; and former Speakers of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and Patricia Etteh, among others.

The speakers commended the Tinubu administration for what they described as bold reforms and extensive development initiatives aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s economy, improving governance, and strengthening national unity. They applauded the government’s focus on infrastructure development, social investment, and political inclusiveness.

Reading the communiqué issued at the end of the summit, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Babangida Nguroje, said the resolutions were reached after extensive deliberations on the state of the nation and the future of Nigeria’s democracy.