Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, labeling it the “worst and most corrupt” in Nigeria’s history.
El-Rufai made this statement during an interview with journalists in Katsina, where he also described the government as the most intolerant since Nigeria’s return to civil rule in 1999.
Key Points
- Corruption and Intolerance: El-Rufai accused the Tinubu administration of being corrupt and intolerant, relying heavily on false propaganda to mislead the public.
- Security Situation: He disputed the government’s claims of improved security, citing the continued presence of notorious bandits and terrorists in various parts of the country, including Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, and Sokoto states.
- False Claims: El-Rufai expressed frustration over the government’s daily announcements of killing bandits’ leaders, while well-known leaders like Dogo Gide, Mallam Abba, and Bello Turji remain active.
- SDP’s Future Plans: The former governor expressed confidence that the Social Democratic Party (SDP) will wrest power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election.
Background
El-Rufai’s comments come after he recently resigned from the APC and joined the SDP, citing dissatisfaction with the ruling party’s direction.
He has been touring states to strengthen the SDP’s presence and build support for the party’s future electoral bids.