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The Digest:

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said he will pursue a constitutional amendment to establish a rotational presidency if elected president in 2027. Speaking on Arise TV's Prime Time, he said: "If I am president, even if it is the only amendment I can make, I would move towards that." He noted that the south has governed for 18 years and the north for 10, asking: "Who is in the deficit?" He admitted regretting opposing Alex Ekwueme's rotational presidency proposal in the past.

Key Points:
  • Atiku said PDP is the only party with zoning in its constitution.
  • He recalled that PDP controlled 60-70% of delegates when Ekwueme's proposal failed.
  • He admitted his mistake at Ekwueme's funeral.
  • He believes constitutional rotational presidency is the most equitable approach.
  • The South has held presidential power for 18 years versus the North's 10.

Source: Arise Tv