Ogasabi on 9am news reports that Chief Bode George, the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to wait until 2031 if he wishes to run for President again. According to George, a southerner should occupy the presidency from 2023 to 2031, in line with the PDP constitution and the political realities of Nigeria.
Breaking news from 9am news Nigeria reveals that George pointed out that by 2027, Atiku would be 81 years old, suggesting that it’s time for him to step aside and let the younger generation lead, similar to President Joe Biden’s decision in the United States. George emphasized that while he holds no personal grudge against Atiku, the principles of fairness, justice, and equity within the PDP must be upheld.
Ogasabi on 9am news highlights George’s argument that after eight years of northern rule under former President Muhammadu Buhari, power must shift to the South in 2027. He cited Section 7, Sub-section 3(C) of the PDP Constitution, which mandates zoning and rotation of offices. George advised that if Atiku is determined to run, he should wait until 2031 when he will be 85 years old.
The PDP chieftain, who has been a loyal party member since 1998, stressed the importance of adhering to the PDP’s founding principles of zoning and rotation. He also responded to accusations of tribalism from Atiku’s media adviser, dismissing them as baseless and reiterating his commitment to a united and fair Nigeria.
In this breaking news from 9am news Nigeria, George concluded by urging all PDP members to respect the party’s zoning principles, which have guided the party since its inception. He warned that deviating from these principles could harm both the party and the nation.
