I did not authorize it – El-Rufai debunks reports on political ambition

Former Kaduna governor Nasir El‑Rufai has denied reports that he plans to run for president in 2027, saying the comments were made by an unauthorised individual. His clarification aims to curb speculation and keep the political field open for other contenders in

Former Kaduna State Governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has distanced himself from reports regarding his political aspirations. There are reports that El-Rufai will run for President in 2027. In a statement issued by his media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai clarified that the remarks were attributed to an individual […] I did not authorize it – El-Rufai debunks reports on political ambition