A former Lagos lawmaker, Olusegun Olulade, says the zoning of political offices has helped preserve the delicate balance of Nigeria’s democracy over the years.
Olulade, who represented Epe Constituency 2 from 2011 to 2019 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, stated this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.
He was reacting to the regrouping of opposition figures under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Olulade, now Executive Director at Galaxy Backbone Ltd., warned that the quest for power must not override national unity or hinder development in 2027.
He said it would not be politically wise or nationally unifying to insist power must return to the North in 2027.
Olulade stressed that zoning had helped preserve Nigeria’s fragile democracy and should not be dismissed for political expediency.
He added that the coalition’s internal dynamics overwhelmingly favour a Northern candidate, with the outcome appearing almost predetermined.
Olulade criticised the coalition’s mindset, saying that many actors were more focused on their positions than on the nation’s collective interest.
He described the movement as a gathering driven by ambition rather than patriotism or vision for Nigeria’s future.
According to him, Nigerians must remain alert as power-seekers attempt to rebrand themselves under new platforms to gain influence.
He maintained that President Tinubu’s administration remained focused, with real achievements gradually unfolding across sectors.
