Wait For 2031 Presidency, SGF Akume Advises Atiku, Northerners

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other northern politicians aspiring to the presidency to wait until 2031, stating that the North’s turn for the nation’s top seat is not in 2027.

Speaking during a live interview on TVC’s Politics on Sunday program, hosted by Femi Akande, Akume emphasized the importance of allowing President Bola Tinubu to complete a potential second term.

“President Tinubu should be allowed to serve a second term. Those from the North, including Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, should look beyond 2027 and consider 2031,” Akume stated.

He further added, “If it is God’s will for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to become President, even at the age of 90, it will happen. But for now, they should let President Tinubu continue his work of repositioning the nation.”

Akume also defended the administration’s economic strategies, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the harmonization of foreign exchange windows, as essential steps toward economic stabilization.

“These bills are well-envisioned for Nigeria and Nigerians. Let us allow the legislative processes to take their course. These reforms will ultimately benefit everyone when fully implemented,” he said.

The SGF described the Tax Reform Bills as visionary, urging Nigerians to support their passage through the National Assembly. He expressed optimism that the positive outcomes of these reforms would soon become evident, restoring confidence in the nation’s economic trajectory.

“It is easy to destroy but difficult to build. These reforms aim to rebuild the Nigeria that was destroyed by previous administrations. Very soon, Nigerians will begin to see the positive outcomes of these reforms,” Akume concluded.