A former Lagos lawmaker, Olusegun Olulade, has stated that it would be politically unwise to insist that power return to the north in 2027.
He said this while reacting to the regrouping of opposition figures under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
He argued that the coalition’s internal dynamics overwhelmingly favour a Northern candidate, insisting that former governors, Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi, do not have the political strength to clinch the ticket.
The lawmaker, who represented Epe Constituency 2 from 2011 to 2019 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, shared his thoughts in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.
He argued that zoning has helped preserve the country’s democracy and should not be dismissed simply for the quest for power.
He said, “A quiet but strategic reshuffle is ongoing within the coalition now steering the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
“High-profile names like Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Rauf Aregbesola, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi are drawing attention in the unfolding political drama.
“However, the real contest within the coalition clearly leans toward the North, in spite of the national spread of its actors.
“In spite of their public profiles, neither Obi nor Amaechi has the political strength to clinch the ADC presidential ticket.”
Olulade criticised the coalition’s mindset, saying many actors focused more on positions than the nation’s collective interest.
He described the movement as a gathering driven by ambition rather than patriotism or vision for Nigeria’s future.
“None of these so-called gladiators has shown a consistent track record of national development, either in or out of power.
“True nation-builders don’t wait for elections to act, they contribute even when the spotlight is absent,” he added.
According to him, Nigerians must remain alert as power-seekers attempt to rebrand themselves under new platforms to gain influence.
“But Nigeria is not for sale. Leadership is not a reward for ambition. It is a sacred duty reserved for those genuinely committed to national progress,” Olulade stated.