Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has said the north would have its shot at the presidency from 2031, advising presidential aspirants from the region to shelve any aspiration in 2027.

During an interview on TVC’s Politics on Sunday program, hosted by Femi Akande, the SGF advised former presidential candidate and other northern aspirants to be patient until 2031.

According to him, they must allow President Tinubu, a southerner, the opportunity 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,” he said.

Akume 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.”

Highlighting the administration’s economic strategies, Akume pointed to the removal of fuel subsidies and the harmonization of foreign exchange windows as key steps in stabilizing the economy.

“It is easy to destroy but difficult to build. These reforms aim to rebuild the Nigeria that was destroyed by previous administrations,” Akume remarked.

He expressed optimism that the results of these measures would soon be visible, restoring confidence in the nation’s economic trajectory. “Very soon, Nigerians will begin to see the positive outcomes of these reforms,” he concluded.