2027 Presidency: El-Rufai Reacts To Report Of Dumping APC For PDP
- Former Kaduna state governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has reacted to the rumour of dumping the All Progressives Congress (APC)
- El-Rufai debunked the report and urged Nigerians to disregard the fake news of him joining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
- He disclosed that he has referred the lead peddlers of the fake news to his lawyers for further action
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events
FCT, Abuja - The immediate past governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has urged members of the public to disregard rumour of him dumping the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
El-Rufai said the rumour of his defection to the PDP is a patent lies about his political affiliation.
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He said he referred the person behind the fake news to his lawyers for further action.
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The former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) made this known via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
“Please disregard the patent lies and rumours about my political affiliation. I have referred the lead peddlers of the fake news for further action by my lawyers"
Nigerians react to El-Rufai's alleged defection to PDP
Nigerians reacted to rumour of El-rufai defecting to the PDP ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
@abba_kyaude
I am a committed member of the PDP, and I was disappointed to hear that news. The PDP is already a harmonious party, operating effectively even in the absence of the President. However, your involvement has the potential to undermine our policies, as it appears you are pursuing a vendetta stemming from a conflict you initiated.
@Mekazynnaemeka2
Nigeria is in critical condition. Any political affiliation to rescue the country with good intention would be a welcome idea. We need leaders who are very empathetic, compassionate, and willing to make sacrifices for good. The country is in withering abyss of desolation.
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@mamatii001
I definitely know it is lie.
Our @elrufai will never return into that sinking both.
U see this APC, baba no dey go anywhere..
Allah bless you sir.
@ThinkWonderfuly
Please, do tell us more about these "patent lies" and how they're ruining your reputation. I'm sure it has nothing to do with your own actions or affiliations.😊
@Abdalla_Nangere
I know it. Though Mallam may defect before 2027, the timing now seems uncalculated.
@KafinHausaa
You will decamp or you won't.
This is the right time Sir
@Maga_Yila
We hope one day you will join us in Atiku Abubabar camp.
Best of luck sir.
El-Rufai silent after visiting ex-Chief of Staff
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that El-Rufai visited the Kaduna State Correctional Facility on January 2 to see his former Chief of Staff, Bashir Saidu.
El-Rufai, accompanied by three former commissioners, spent about 28 minutes at the facility but declined to comment.
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Source: Legit.ng