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<p>Former Borno State Governor and prominent political figure, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has publicly reaffirmed what he describes as a strategic agreement among northern leaders to allow southern Nigeria retain the presidency until 2031.</p><div class="Pm15NgR6" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>His statement has stirred fresh discourse on the balance of power and political zoning ahead of Nigeria’s next electoral cycle.</p>
<p>Speaking to reporters in Abuja, Senator Sheriff stated emphatically that a consensus had been reached among northern political stakeholders to uphold a two-term presidential arrangement for the south, starting with President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration in 2023.</p>
<p>“We, the leaders in the north had an agreement to give two terms until 2031 to southerners to produce the president, and we don’t deviate from agreements,” Sheriff said.</p><div class="OCuRrSxC" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>He further emphasized that the commitment was not dependent on President Tinubu’s political decisions regarding a potential second term. According to him, even if Tinubu opts out of the 2027 presidential race, a southern successor would still be supported to fulfill the remaining term.</p>
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<p>“But take it from me, Tinubu will hand over to a northerner in 2031,” Sheriff concluded.</p>
<p>Political Zoning and the 2027 Question</p>
<p>The remarks underscore the deeply rooted practice of power rotation between Nigeria’s northern and southern regions a convention aimed at fostering national unity and equitable representation. Sheriff’s statement offers rare insight into behind-the-scenes agreements among elite political actors and could influence early positioning for the 2027 elections.</p>
<p>A Veteran&#8217;s Perspective</p>
<p>Senator Ali Modu Sheriff served as Governor of Borno State from 2003 to 2011 and has remained a prominent voice in national politics. He is known for his roles across multiple political parties and his involvement in efforts to stabilize Nigeria’s northeast region during times of insurgency.</p>
<p>Reactions and Ripples</p>
<p>Although Sheriff did not elaborate on which northern leaders were involved in the alleged agreement, his comments are expected to trigger widespread political reactions from both regional and national platforms. Analysts suggest it could intensify conversations around party primaries, succession planning, and the integrity of political promises.</p>
<p>With Nigeria’s next general election just over two years away, this pronouncement from a seasoned political figure adds a potent layer to the evolving narrative of power dynamics in Africa’s most populous democracy.</p>
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