Akume declares Atiku an enemy of the North over 2027 ambition

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has described northern politicians seeking the presidency in 2027 as enemies of the North, in an apparent reference to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

According to Vanguard, Akume made the remarks on Saturday during a meeting with Benue indigenes in Kaduna, ahead of the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign flag-off.

“Anybody who is from the North and running for the presidency is an enemy of the North. Don’t allow that pretender to deceive you. It is not yet our turn. The North’s turn is in 2031. Prepare to vote for Tinubu. Do not allow anyone to destroy the country because of a vaunting personal ambition,” he said.

Akume maintained that the North-South power rotation agreement was necessary for national unity and political stability.

He urged northerners to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, insisting that northern presidential ambitions should wait until 2031.

He also praised Tinubu’s leadership.