ACF Counters Yoruba Obas’ Tinubu Re-election Endorsement, Rejects Rotational Presidency

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has opposed the position of South-West traditional rulers and the Middle Belt Forum on the 2027 presidential election, insisting that rotational presidency has no constitutional backing and should not be regarded as a binding requirement in Nigeria’s democratic process.

The ACF maintained that although the Yoruba monarchs were entitled to express their opinions on the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, power rotation remained a gentleman’s agreement among political parties and politicians rather than a constitutional provision.

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The Forum’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad Baba, stated this in a media interview, arguing that Nigeria must adhere to democratic principles if it genuinely intends to practise democracy.

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“Our position is that if we are practising democracy, let us practise democracy. And if we have to have this, it should probably be made through a constitutional arrangement.

“But for now, we think it is not ideal for democracy, and that is our position,” he said.