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El-Rufai Says Tinubu’s Re-election in 2027 Impossible, Backs Opposition Coalition

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Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai says President Tinubu cannot win re-election in 2027, insisting APC has lost public trust

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cannot secure re-election in 2027, insisting that Nigerians have completely lost faith in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Also read: Opposition alleges Tinubu plot for one-party state, third term bid

In a bold interview circulated on X, El-Rufai, now a chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), said anyone expecting Tinubu to return for a second term is “not living in Nigeria.”

“Anybody that thinks it is possible for President Bola Tinubu to get re-elected is living in another country, not Nigeria. It is impossible,” El-Rufai stated plainly.

Despite ongoing assurances from Tinubu’s government that economic reforms will soon relieve the suffering of citizens, El-Rufai said Nigerians have grown disillusioned with the APC and its leadership.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, had recently defended the administration’s policies, claiming during an interview on Channels Television that significant groundwork had been laid for long-term recovery.

But El-Rufai dismissed such claims and accused the APC of mismanaging public trust. He said even the weakest opposition would defeat the ruling party in a fair contest, given the current level of public discontent.

There is no pathway for him. It is greedy and hungry politicians who are defecting to APC—those looking for contracts, appointments, or who fear the EFCC.

“There is no pathway for him,” El-Rufai said, referring to Tinubu. “It is greedy and hungry politicians who are defecting to APC—those looking for contracts, appointments, or who fear the EFCC.”

He added that the emerging coalition being formed around the SDP aims to challenge the APC directly at the grassroots. According to him, the defection of political elites is insignificant when compared to the voice of the electorate.

“We believe that the 2027 elections will be between the APC and Nigerians,” he affirmed.

El-Rufai, once a close ally of Tinubu during the 2023 elections, has since joined forces with opposition leaders, including former Rivers governor Chibuike Amaechi and ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

Also read: Senator Jibrin Barau: Why he is North West’s most important political force

Together, they are working to build a formidable alliance to unseat the president through the ballot.

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Any Ambition Against Senator Nwoko’s Second Term Bid Is Selfish, Unnecessary —APC Chieftain

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As Senator Ned Nwoko positions for a return to the National Assembly, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has described any opposing ambition as self- serving, unnecessary  and detrimental to the peace and development of Delta North Senatorial District.

Speaking in an interview in Abuja, Chief Eboh, a former civil commissioner in Delta State, said Senator Nwoko continues to enjoy widespread goodwill and the support of the people of Delta North, popularly known as Anioma.

While acknowledging that political aspirations are legitimate in a democratic setting, Eboh cautioned against what he termed the “unacceptable drift towards turning politics into a family enterprise and a tool for power control and manipulation.”

He called on residents of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency and the wider Delta North district to resist  “the inordinate ambition of some Shylock politicians driven by selfish motives and unrestrained personal interests.”

The APC stalwart warned that personality-driven ambitions, rather than people-oriented leadership, could
lead to  avoidable rivalry and division within Delta North.

Chief Eboh maintained that Senator Nwoko’s performance in office has been commendable and deserving of re-election, citing key interventions in rural road construction, electrification, education, potable water supply, and empowerment programmes.

He further highlighted the senator’s sustained advocacy for the recognition and identity of Anioma, noting that it was “unprecedented in the political history of the district”.

According to him, “Senator Nwoko has not only met expectations but surpassed them. He deserves re-election, particularly given the fact that the core constitutional responsibility of a senator is lawmaking for the good governance of the nation.”

Eboh said the people of Delta North regard Nwoko as a progressive leader who embodies unity and dignity across Anioma, stressing that he should not be distracted by unnecessary political contestation.

He reaffirmed that the senator’s commitment to the growth and development of Anioma remains unwavering and urged constituents to sustain their support for his return to the Senate.

The APC chieftain also called for continued backing of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Wike warns Abuja contractors over Tinubu anniversary deadlines

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Wike contractors Abuja project deadline warning as FCT minister insists on strict completion timelines ahead of President Tinubu’s anniversary projects (more…)

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Nasir El-Rufai Granted Bail by Federal High Court

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Nasir El-Rufai Bail Federal High Court granted as the former Kaduna governor secures bail while facing corruption-related charges

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