The spokesperson for former Senate President Bukola Saraki has issued a statement dismissing claims that he has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term. The statement, issued in Abuja, comes after an aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar suggested that Saraki's recent comments on power rotation amounted to indirect support for Tinubu.
Saraki's media office has been clear in its stance, stating that the former Senate President's position on power rotation has been deliberately misinterpreted. According to the statement, Saraki's comment that the South should be allowed to complete eight years in office does not amount to an endorsement of any individual. The statement describes the claim as a distortion and accuses political actors of deliberately twisting Saraki's comments to suit their personal ambitions.
Saraki's media office has pointed out that the former Senate President's position on zoning is not new, recalling that he was among key stakeholders who supported the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South. The statement adds that Saraki has always stood firmly by his convictions regardless of political consequences.
The clarification comes amid growing political positioning ahead of the 2027 elections, with debates over zoning and succession already shaping alignments within major parties. Saraki, a former governor of Kwara State and a key figure within the PDP, remains one of the influential voices in the party, with his eventual stance expected to carry weight as the opposition prepares for the next electoral cycle.
The recent clarification from Bukola Saraki's media office highlights the growing desperation among political actors ahead of the 2027 elections. By accusing others of twisting his comments, Saraki is effectively calling out those who seek to manipulate public perception for their own gain. As one of the influential voices in the PDP, Saraki's eventual stance will carry significant weight, and his commitment to transparency and honesty is a refreshing departure from the usual politicking. The fact that Saraki is willing to wait for the PDP to complete its internal processes before making his position known suggests that he is prioritizing the party's unity over personal ambitions. As the opposition prepares for the next electoral cycle, Saraki's stance will be closely watched by Nigerians who crave a more transparent and accountable political process.
