Breaking: El-Rufai Speaks on Supporting Tinubu in 2027
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna state, has expressed indifference about the chances of President Bola Tinubu retaining power in the 2027 election in government.
He said he does not know yet whether he will support Tinubu in 2027. According to him, he will consult widely before making such a decision.
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He said he also consulted the APC stakeholders in Kaduna and former President Buhari before backing Tinubu in 2023. He said Kaduna APC decided to support Tinubu because he had the best chance of winning the general election while Buhari simply told them to vote their conscience.
Legit.ng recalled that the former governor recently made headlines when he alleged that President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) had abandoned the promises they made to Nigerians and he could no longer understand the party anymore.
El-Rufai's comment generated reactions from Nigerians with many predicting his possible out of the APC. However, during the interview, the former governor did not rule out the chances of dumping the APC, should the party fail to return to its founding principles and guidelines.
However, the former governor dismissed the option of joining the Peoples Democratic Party, stating that the leading opposition was worse than before. He did not rule out the possibility of dumping the ruling party as well.
He said he would look for another political platform to join if the All Progressives Congress (APC) refuses to return to its founding principles and progressive values. The former governor maintained that he would look for a party whose principles aligned with his own.
The former governor has recently met with leaders of several opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and at the same time, dismissed the rumour that he was no longer a member of the APC.
Recently, El-Rufai met with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and joined him in paying condolence to the family of the late Edwin Clark, an elder statesman from the South-South region. During the visit, El-Rufai commended Atiku for his contribution to economic growth during former President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration.
Source: Legit.ng
