In a fiery and politically charged statement that is already reverberating across Nigeria’s political landscape, former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning him of the political consequences of widespread poverty and hardship under his administration.
El-Rufai, known for his blunt and fearless rhetoric, declared,
> “You can gather all the Governors and even relocate them to Aso Rock, but you can’t gather the millions of Nigerians you have impoverished and inflicted with multi-dimensional poverty. They will vote you out in 2027.”
This explosive remark is seen as a direct indictment of President Tinubu’s leadership and an ominous signal of the growing dissent within the ruling political class. El-Rufai’s comments come amid increasing economic hardship, soaring inflation, and mounting public discontent over the removal of fuel subsidies, rising food prices, and the overall cost of living crisis.
Observers believe the statement reflects the simmering tensions among key political figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. It also underscores fears within the ruling elite that Nigerians, battered by hardship, may not forgive or forget at the ballot box.
El-Rufai’s warning strikes at the heart of a government struggling to maintain credibility amid accusations of elitism and tone-deafness. His remarks could further widen cracks within the All Progressives Congress (APC), especially if more voices from within begin to echo similar sentiments.
As Nigerians brace for tougher times, political analysts say this may be the beginning of a stormy countdown to 2027 — one in which the voices of the people may thunder louder than the politics of power and patronage.
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