Addressing journalists in Minna, Bago rejected calls for power to shift back to the North after only two years of Tinubu’s leadership. He argued that the North has already produced multiple presidents, including Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Muhammadu Buhari, who together served for nearly a decade, and that it is only fair for the South to complete its turn.
Bago described the zoning arrangement as a safeguard for Nigeria’s unity, equity, and inclusivity. He explained that the policy was designed to reduce political tension and foster trust across ethnic and regional lines. Abandoning it, he warned, would create resentment and threaten democratic stability.
The governor maintained that Tinubu deserves continuity, as his re-election would help consolidate reforms, revive the economy, and accelerate infrastructure projects. He reassured that Niger State would continue to work closely with the federal government on key initiatives in agriculture, job creation, and road development.
He emphasized that his endorsement of Tinubu was not based on blind loyalty but on shared goals and mutual respect. He urged northern politicians to remain patient and focus on strengthening the region socially and economically rather than rushing for power.
Concluding, Bago cautioned that any attempt to disrupt the zoning system after just two years of Tinubu’s rule would endanger the country’s unity. “Nigeria’s democracy is beyond selfish ambitions. Justice demands that the South finish its turn before the North seeks power again,” he said, reiterating Niger State’s full backing of Tinubu’s second-term bid.
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