The South-North Progressive Forum (SNPF) has called on political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to zone their presidential tickets to the South in 2027 in the interest of national unity and stability.
Chairman of the group, Comrade Festus Onyekwulisi, said zoning the presidency to the South would correct historic imbalances and strengthen cohesion across the country. He noted that since independence, the North has held the presidency for about 24 years, compared to 18 years for the South.
“This is not about mere politics, it is about national integration, equity, justice, and fairness,” Onyekwulisi said. “Our vision is a Nigeria where no group dominates, but where every section has a genuine sense of belonging.”
Comrade Onyekwulisi explained that the SNPF is building a grassroots mobilisation network to ensure broad support for a Southern presidency. He revealed that coordinators have already been appointed in over 30,000 communities across the country, with a target of galvanising at least 10 million votes in 2027.
To tackle voter apathy and electoral malpractice, he said the group is conducting sensitisation programmes and warned politicians against exploiting insecurity, hunger, or ethnic and religious sentiments in the coming election.
The SNPF also introduced what it called “Rightful Defection,” a concept allowing non-partisan members to support any Southern candidate of their choice, regardless of party affiliation, as long as competence and equity are upheld.
Onyekwulisi added that the forum is not merely pushing advocacy but is determined to reshape the political landscape by ensuring equity guides the 2027 contest.
