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Politics, like chess, is not won in a single move—it’s the player who thinks five steps ahead that ultimately takes the crown. As 2027 approaches, a compelling case can be made for the Igbos to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term. This is not a call for blind loyalty, but a strategic calculation rooted in long-term regional interest, national unity, and political maturity. Zoning and the Principle of Equity Nigeria’s political architecture, though unwritten, is built on a delicate zoning arrangement. This rotational understanding has helped maintain stability in our diverse federation. Presently, power resides in the South—specifically the Southwest. Cutting Tinubu’s presidency short after four years could destabilize this balance, potentially backfiring when the Southeast’s long-overdue turn arrives. Supporting Tinubu now is not a surrender of ambition—it’s an investment in political goodwill and national credibility. A...