During an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, May 14, 2026, Kenneth Okonkwo shared his opinion on the growing political conversations surrounding the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking on the issue of zoning and power rotation, the former spokesperson of the Labour Party stated that any political party advocating for the presidency to remain in the South in 2027 is indirectly supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
His comments have since generated widespread reactions across the political space, with many Nigerians debating the future of zoning and national unity ahead of the next general election.
According to Kenneth Okonkwo, the conversation about zoning should not be used to protect the political interests of a single individual or administration.
He argued that political parties should focus more on competence, national interest, and the needs of Nigerians rather than restricting the presidency to a particular region.
In his words, “Any party that talks about zoning the presidency to the South in 2027 is working for Tinubu.” The statement immediately drew attention because of the ongoing debates within opposition parties regarding which region should produce the next presidential candidate….Read More
