Veteran journalist and political figure, Dele Momodu, has dismissed suggestions that Nigeria’s presidency in 2027 should be restricted to a particular region, describing such thinking as “stupid” and divisive.
Momodu made the remarks while reacting to growing political debates over zoning and ethnic balancing ahead of the next general elections.
He insisted that the presidency should not be determined by regional sentiment but by competence, political strategy, and national consensus.
According to him, attempts to confine the office of the president to either the North or the South undermine Nigeria’s unity and democratic principles.
He said: “It is stupid to say only a Southerner can be president in 2027.”
Momodu further argued that Nigeria’s political reality is more complex than ethnic calculations, stressing that successful candidates often emerge through broad coalitions rather than regional entitlement.
He maintained that political actors who rely solely on zoning sentiments risk weakening the opposition and strengthening the ruling party.
The former presidential aspirant also reiterated his long-held view that opposition unity remains key to defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027, warning that division would only guarantee electoral failure.
Momodu has repeatedly argued that neither region holds an automatic advantage, saying electoral success depends on strategy, national appeal, and coalition-building across divides.
His comments added to ongoing national debates about zoning, rotation of power, and whether Nigeria should continue to consider informal regional agreements in choosing its leaders.
As the 2027 elections approach, political discussions around ethnicity, coalition arrangements, and candidate viability are expected to intensify further.
