Presidency Hits Back at El-Rufai, Labels Critics “Power-Hungry Politicians”

In a war of words, the Presidency has fired back at former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, over his prediction that President Bola Tinubu cannot win the 2027 presidential election. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, labeled those pushing for Tinubu’s removal as “power-hungry politicians.”

Key Points:

The Presidency has responded to Nasir el-Rufai’s comments on the 2027 election.
El-Rufai had predicted that President Tinubu would not win and would be eliminated in the first round.
The former governor also said that four years was not enough time for a leader to make “meaningful changes.”
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga accused el-Rufai of being a “political desperado” and a hypocrite.
Onanuga listed some of Tinubu’s achievements to counter the criticism, including stock market growth and a decline in inflation.
He said that el-Rufai’s past comments would be used against him during political campaigns.

The public feud highlights the deep political fissures within the ruling party as the 2027 election approaches. The clash between the Presidency and a powerful political figure like el-Rufai signals a looming internal battle for influence.

Sources: Vanguard