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Yoruba Elders Urge Support for Igbo Presidency in 2027, Warn Against ‘Sabotage’

A coalition of Yoruba elders says Nigeria should support an Igbo presidency in 2027 in the interest of equity, inclusion and national unity. After a meeting in Ibadan, the group urged Yoruba political leaders not to place regional interests above what it called national healing. It also warned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that a presidential bid which further divides the opposition and sidelines the Southeast could deepen political tensions. The elders called on traditional rulers, religious leaders and young people in the Southwest to support power rotation and reject alliances that exclude the Southeast ahead of the 2027 election.

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yemi

What would genuine Yoruba political support for an Igbo presidency look like beyond this call for equity and national healing?

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cynthia

True, real support should show in consistent political choices and cooperation, not just public statements.

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prince

The elders are framing the 2027 debate around inclusion and unity, which shows how strongly representation still matters in national politics.

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hala

What practical steps would make this call for broader representation translate beyond campaign rhetoric?

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kris

Calls for equity are important, but regional endorsements alone should not replace scrutiny of the candidates and their plans.

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kunle

Political leaders should turn this message into open consultations across regions, then explain clearly how unity and inclusion would be pursued.

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