Ekiti State former Governor, Ayo Fayose has called on former Vice President, Â Atiku Abubakar, to reconsider his aspiration for the presidency in 2027, suggesting he should shelve his ambition and support the emergence of a younger leadership in the country going forward.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Fayose discussed the ongoing crisis within the PDP and shared his views on the implications of Atiku’s potential candidacy.
He argued that by the time the next election cycle rolls around, Atiku, presidential candidate of the PDP in the February 25, 2023 election, will be nearing 80 years old, which he believes diminishes the appeal and excitement of holding the highest office in the country.
“We should leave the stage when the ovation is loudest. I respect him, but I think Nigerians are yearning for a younger generation of leaders,” Fayose said.
Despite Fayose’s concerns about Atiku’s viability as a candidate in the 2027 presidential elections, it’s clear that Atiku remains optimistic about his chances, hoping that his seventh attempt at the presidency could finally prove successful.
Fayose’s comments reflect a growing sentiment among some political observers that Nigeria needs fresh leadership to address its contemporary challenges.
