The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has adopted a significant zoning arrangement for the 2027 general elections, a move described by political observers as one of the most strategic and stabilizing political calculations in recent years. The party formally resolved to rotate the presidency to the South for a single four-year term in 2027, before shifting to the North in 2031. This landmark decision was announced and unanimously adopted at the party’s national convention in Abuja.

Honorable Afam Ogene, representing Ogbaru Constituency of Anambra State, moved the motion for this zoning formula, which was then seconded by Seyi Sowunmi. Both are members of the 10th National Assembly. Ogene stated that the resolution reflects the NDC's unwavering commitment to fairness, national unity, political stability, justice, equity, and inclusiveness. He emphasized that the decision was not merely political but a “moral statement on national cohesion,” designed to alleviate tensions surrounding Nigeria’s long-standing debate over power rotation, arguing that national unity hinges on predictable, trust-based power-sharing arrangements.

Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, the National Chairman of the NDC, reinforced the party’s broader reform agenda during the convention. He reaffirmed the NDC's commitment to democracy, constitutional governance, and national development, stressing that the party was founded on principles promoting equal opportunity and national progress. Cleopas declared that the NDC is deliberately building “a party of structure, not chaos,” aiming to address long-standing governance deficits by presenting Nigerians with a credible, disciplined, and visionary alternative. Beyond zoning, the party's agenda includes youth inclusion, economic restructuring, institutional accountability, and strengthened internal democracy.

The zoning decision has garnered support from prominent party figures, including former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Addressing delegates, Kwankwaso endorsed the move, stating it aligns with the party’s established power-sharing arrangement. Despite the decision ruling him out of contesting the 2027 presidential ticket, he expressed his support with a