The South North Progressive Forum (SNP-FORUM) has called for presidential power to remain in Southern Nigeria during the 2027 general elections.
The organization emphasized that this move is essential for promoting fairness, reinforcing the principle of federal character, and fostering national unity.
This statement was made by the Chairman of SNP-FORUM, Comrade Iyke Onyekwulisi, in an announcement issued to journalists in Abuja.
Comrade Onyekwulisi disclosed that the group is a non-political organisation and is set to launch a nationwide campaign to canvass support for the South to retain the presidency in 2027.
According to the Forum, since Nigeria’s transition from parliamentary democracy in 1957 to constitutional democracy in 1999, the North has held presidential power for a total of 24 years, while the South has held it for 18 years.
“SNP-FORUM believes that allowing the South another four-year term in 2027 will correct this imbalance and reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to equitable power sharing,” the statement noted.
Onyekwulisi explained that the mission of the group is to engage and mobilise patriotic Nigerians in support of power rotation and balanced national leadership.
He maintained that keeping power in the South will help prevent regional marginalisation, reduce political tensions, and promote peaceful coexistence.
He said, “our target is to mobilise a minimum of 10 million voters and will operate nationwide, with a strategic structure that includes ambassadors, supervisors, representatives, and point-men at the state, local government, ward, and city levels.
“We will also work closely with a Council of Elders, statesmen and key critical stakeholders to achieve our objectives.
“As the 2027 elections approach, SNP-FORUM is calling on all well-meaning Nigerians to support this campaign for justice, fairness, and national development through balanced power sharing.”
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