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Don’t Even Think About It — Arewa Youths Vow Tinubu Will Complete Eight Years, Warn Atiku, Obi.
The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should complete an eight-year tenure, urging Northern political actors to refrain from contesting the 2027 presidential election.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Speaker of the Assembly, Mohammed Salihu Danlami, said there was “no vacancy in Aso Rock until May 29, 2031,” stressing that adherence to zoning and rotational presidency remains critical to national unity.
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Ejes Gist News reports that the group framed its position as part of a broader call for political stability and continuity.
The Assembly argued that the North previously benefited from a similar political arrangement during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, noting that his two-term tenure was not significantly challenged by Southern contenders.
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“This is not a matter for debate. In the supreme interest of national cohesion and continuity of governance, Northern political actors must refrain from contesting the presidency in 2027,” the statement read.
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AYA maintained that any attempt by Northern aspirants to join the race would undermine the informal zoning framework that has shaped Nigeria’s political transitions.
Arewa Youths Issued Warning to Northern Political Actors
The group cautioned that it would resist any move perceived as a breach of the rotational presidency principle, describing such actions as detrimental to national cohesion.
It added that youths across the region are aligned on the need to sustain the current power-sharing balance between the North and South.
Support for Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
AYA expressed support for the Tinubu administration’s economic policies, citing early indicators of recovery.
Key measures highlighted include:
- Removal of fuel subsidy
- Exchange rate unification
- Improvements in external reserves
- Reduction in debt service-to-revenue ratio
The group stated that these reforms are beginning to stabilise Nigeria’s fiscal outlook, although challenges remain.
Security Gains and Commendation of NSA
On security, the Assembly commended ongoing military operations and intelligence coordination efforts, particularly in addressing banditry and kidnapping in Northern Nigeria.
The group specifically praised the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for his role in coordinating security strategies and reforms.
AYA noted reported successes in securing the release of abducted victims and improving security response mechanisms.
Call for Improved Government Communication
Despite acknowledging progress, the Assembly urged government officials to strengthen communication with citizens, especially at the grassroots level.
“It is not enough to work in silence. Government officials must engage the people and highlight the gains being recorded to strengthen public confidence,” the statement added.
The group described the 2027 general election as a referendum on continuity, reiterating its support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid.
AYA pledged what it described as “unshakeable support” from Northern youths, emphasising that national unity should take precedence over individual or regional political ambitions.
