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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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Husain Reaffirms Loyal Stand, Urges Calm in APC Primary

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Senator Husain reaffirms loyal stand as the APC prepares to decide its Osun governorship primary, urging calm and unity among supporters

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“We will get it right with security,” Obasa …As Progressive Governors’ Forum Passes Vote of Confidence on President Tinubu

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Despite the pervasive insecurity around the country, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa has affirmed that with the support of all Nigerians, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would get it right with his concerted reengineering of the nation’s security architecture.

Speaking at the APC Stakeholders and Progressives Governors Forum meeting held Saturday, December 6, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Obasa said he did not doubt that President Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC-led federal government, would do all that they can to ensure that they secure the life and property of every Nigerian.

According to Obasa, “We have seen the president in action and how he is innovating and working hard to resolve our many challenges especially insecurity and we believe he will get it done. He’s still the man that can do it. That is why we must do everything within our powers to ensure that he is returned in 2027.”

Speaker Obasa teed off with robust commendations for the governors for their shared dedication and commitment to helping President Tinubu resolve Nigeria’s insecurity problem.

He urged them to galvanise their people when they return to their various states to be a part of the solution to Nigeria’s security challenge, and not stay aloof.

Speaker Obasa added that security is not just about the governors, “It is about everybody. We must all be involved in fighting this problem. We must give the President all the support that we can so that he will succeed in his attempts to redirect the trajectory of Nigeria.”

The PGF had converged on Lagos between December 5 and 6 for a meeting convened by the Chairman of the Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State, and hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.

In a communique read by Governor Uzodinma, the governors passed a vote of confidence on President Tinubu’s administration, and pledged support for his Renewed Hope Agenda and re-election in 2027.

The Forum, according to Governor Uzodinma, reviewed the security situation across the country and expressed appreciation for the improved coordination between federal, state, and local security structures, as well as the courage and sacrifices of security agencies and community volunteers. They also resolved to strengthen local security architecture in all the states.

Governor Uzodinma said that their two-day engagement provided an opportunity to review the nation’s current trajectory, deepen coordination among the governors, and reaffirm their firm support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.

“The PGF commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to stabilizing the economy, strengthening national security, and laying the foundations of sustainable growth through the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.

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President Tinubu nominates Ibok-Ete Ibas, Ita Enang, Chioma Ohakim, and Abdulrahman Dambazau as non-career ambassadors for Senate approval

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