Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu never betrayed him during his past legal battles, while insisting that Nigeria’s presidency must remain in the South in 2027.
Saraki made the remarks during an appearance on Politics Today, where he addressed lingering claims about Tinubu’s alleged role in his prosecution, including the Offa robbery case.
“That’s not fair on President Tinubu,” Saraki said.
He explained that under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Tinubu did not have the level of influence many attributed to him.
“Tinubu didn’t have the say that they claimed he had. He was not part of the people who took the decisions regarding my persecution,” he stated, referencing both his Code of Conduct Bureau trial and the Offa robbery investigation.
On the 2027 elections, Saraki ruled out any ambition to contest for president, throwing his weight behind the continuation of power in the South.
“No, I’m not running for president in 2027,” he said.
The former Kwara governor admitted he still has presidential ambition but stressed that fairness and political balance must take priority.
“I do… I would not lie if I say I don’t. But after the 2023 election… having Nigeria choose to elect President Bola Tinubu from the South, it is only fair to allow the South to complete eight years.”
He added that he supported his party’s zoning position during internal discussions, which favoured retaining the presidency in the South.
“Presidency should remain in the South in 2027,” Saraki maintained.
Saraki also defended his decision to support Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election, noting that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) adopted an open contest at the time.
“Because in 2023… the final recommendation of the party allowed it to be open for all,” he explained.
He further argued that historical power rotation shows the South has spent more years in power than the North, adding that the party’s current stance reflects post-election realities.
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