Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and other northern leaders to uphold the zoning principle in the country.

Speaking on Tuesday in Bauchi at the 11th Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Lecture and Awards, Akume, represented by his Chief of Staff, Christopher Tarkaa, emphasized that respecting zoning agreements is essential for national unity and fair representation across all regions.

Some northern politicians, including Atiku, El-Rufai, and Bala Mohammed, are reportedly strategizing for the 2027 pres...