2027 Elections: Malema Proposes Single African Presidency, “We Don’t Care What Trump Thinks”
- Amid the debate about President Bola Tinubu's re-election, South African opposition leader Julius Malema demanded a united Africa under one president
- Malema made this demand and maintained that the push for a single African president will dismantle colonial-era borders and foster continental unity
- Malema spoke at the Nigeria Bar Association’s Annual General Conference held in Enugu state, on Sunday, August 24, as discussions about the 2027 elections take the center stage in Nigeria's polity
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Amid the debate about the 2027 election and President Bola Tinubu's second term bid, the president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has called for a united Africa under one president, one currency, one parliament, and one military command.
Source: UGC
We demand united presidency in Africa - Malema
Delivering a keynote address at the Nigeria Bar Association’s Annual General Conference in Enugu state, on Sunday, August 24, Malema asked African leaders to discard “colonial” boundaries and work towards a borderless continent that speaks with one voice.
“We demand one Africa, we demand a borderless Africa, we demand an Africa with one president, one currency, one military command, with one parliament,” Malema said in his speech at a ceremony attended by thousands of lawyers and other distinguished personalities.
“We know the currency of Africa will be much stronger against the American currency. We don’t care what Donald Trump or any other leader thinks of us. Africans must refuse to be subjects of others. We must stand together as the world changes and show the world that Africa is one and equal to all nations,” he added.
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As reported by Channels TV on Monday, August 25, Africa is home to 54 recognised sovereign states, each with its own president or leader.
However, Malema has challenged this and is seeking to consolidate leadership on the continent under a single African authority.
2027 presidency: Peter Obi's vow sparks controversy
Recall that former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, reiterated his commitment to providing good governance within four years, dismissing the need for an extended tenure.
Obi made his intention known in a trending interview, where he affirmed that he is qualified to contest for president, and he would only run for a single term.
The former governor of Anambra state also addressed speculation regarding his alliance with former vice president Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
However, the presidency criticised Peter Obi over his renewed pledge.
Read more about 2027 election here:
- Peter Obi urged to leave Labour Party ahead of 2027 election, reason emerges
- “Jonathan under pressure to join 2027 race,” Analyst reveals, shares details
- Jonathan's return: Top lawmaker mentions states Tinubu will win if ex-president contests in 2027
- 2027 election: "Why North will back Atiku-Obi ticket," top political analyst explains
- Atiku coalition: “Why a southern candidate cannot defeat Tinubu,” Analyst speaks ahead of 2027
2 aspirants that can sack Tinubu
In another development, Legit.ng reported that Primate Elijah Ayodele, spiritual head of the spiritual head of the Inri Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos, said two presidential aspirants can stop President Tinubu's re-election in 2027.
Primate Ayodele said the presidential hopefuls can emerge from the ADC and also stop Atiku from becoming the president.
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