Tag: Nasir El-Rufai

ONSA dismisses el-Rufa’i’s claims of ransom payments to bandits

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ONSA dismisses el Rufa'i

The Office of the National Security Adviser, (ONSA), has rejected allegations by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, that the Federal Government offers payments and incentives to bandits. A press statement issued yesterday in Abuja, signed by Zakari Mijinyawa on behalf of the Office of the National Security Adviser, (ONSA), described the claims made by el-Rufa’i during a television interview at the weekend as “baseless” and contrary to verifiable facts. “At no time has the ONSA, or any arm of government under this administration, engaged in ransom payments or inducements…

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ADC Kaduna disowns ‘fraudulent inauguration’ linked to el-Rufa’i

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ADC Kaduna disowns

…Party accuses him of hijack plot, warns members to shun event The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), in Kaduna State has disowned an “official inauguration ceremony” linked to former Kaduna governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, describing it as fraudulent, illegitimate, and of no consequence to the party. In a strongly-worded statement issued yesterday, the party distanced itself from an event billed as the “Official Inauguration Ceremony of the Kaduna State APC, PDP, SDP, LP, NNPP to ADC Transition Committee”, initially scheduled for BAFRA Hotel, but later shifted to the NUT Endwell Hotel, Kaduna.…

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Kaduna: Police probe political violence linked to el-Rufa’i

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Kaduna Police probe

Kaduna State Police Command has launched an investigation into an alleged political gathering linked to former governor, Nasir el-Rufai, which reportedly degenerated into violence and sporadic gunshots by suspected thugs, even as stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state accused the former governor of trying to undermine the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued yesterday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the police said the meeting, said to have been convened without prior notification to security agencies, was disrupted…

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“I’m not contesting any political office in 2027” – El-Rufa’i

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El Rufa'i on 2027

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, has said that he won’t contest for any political office in the 2027 general elections, stating that his renewed involvement in politics was to support credible leadership at all levels of government. El-Rufa’i made the declaration in Kaduna during the reception of new decampees from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Aliyu Bello. The former governor said that his initial plan after leaving office in 2023 was to step back from partisan politics; however, recent developments,…

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By-election: “Kaduna spoke loudly today” – APC’s chieftain mocks el-Rufa’i 

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APC’s chieftain mocks

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Ayekooto Akindele, has mocked former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i following the emerging outcome of the ongoing by-election in parts of the state. Although the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), is yet to announce official results, early returns suggest that the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), is leading. El-Rufa’i had actively campaigned for the African Democratic Congress, (ADC), a party recently adopted by members of the coalition of opposition leaders. Reacting to the emerging results, Ayekooto, in a post on his official X…

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El-Rufa’i urges Nigerians to sack APC in 2027

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El Rufa'i urges

…Says “This is the fight of our lives” Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, calling on Nigerians to unite and vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. El-Rufa’i, who was in Sokoto at the weekend as part of a nationwide grassroots mobilisation tour, warned that another term for the APC would endanger Nigeria’s unity, stability, and future. “The APC is incompetent and clannish. If we allow this government another term, what remains of Nigeria’s…

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“El-Rufa’i created insecurity in Kaduna; Gov. Uba Sani achieving peace” – Tinubu’s aide

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Tinubu’s aide on el Rufa'i

One of the top media aides to President Bola Tinubu, Temitope Ajayi, has accused opposition politician and immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i of bequeathing a legacy of insecurity to his successor, Governor Uba Sani. The presidential media aide, who, however, noted el-Rufai’s achievement of physical infrastructure, hailed incumbent Governor Uba Sani for achieving peace and security in the State. Although el-Rufa’i is currently spearheading the moves to oust President Tinubu in 2027 elections, his successor in office and erstwhile political godson, Uba Sani, is one of the northern…

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SDP expels el-Rufa’i, bans him for 30yrs

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SDP expels el Rufa'i

…As Presidency mocks move The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, and barred him from participating in any party activities for the next 30 years.  The dramatic decision, announced by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), stems from allegations of false representation, forged membership claims, and attempts to destabilize the party through unconstitutional actions. In a statement signed by the SDP National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba, the party accused el-Rufa’i of never registering with the party at his ward level, as required by its…

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“El-Rufa’i not a member of our party” – SDP

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SDP on El Rufai

The Social Democratic Party, (SDP), has disassociated itself from former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, declaring that the ex-governor has never been a member of the party, nor authorised to represent it in any form. Recall that el‑Rufa’i defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) on March 10, 2025, when he tendered his resignation letter and announced his decision to join the SDP. In the letter, titled: “Onwards to the Future”, el‑Rufa’i explained that although he is a founding member of the APC, recent developments within the party had diverged…

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El-Rufa’i accuses Tinubu of illegal ₦100bn security deductions without FEC approval 

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El Rufai accuses

…Says action deserves impeachment  Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai has publicly accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of unconstitutionally diverting ₦100 billion every month from the Federation Account for security purposes, without any visible improvement in Nigeria’s deteriorating security landscape. In a blistering interview, El-Rufai—once a political ally of Tinubu—described the secretive deductions as “an impeachable offence,” citing staggering data on nationwide killings and abductions to underline what he called the government’s “complete failure on security”. “For the last 12 to 18 months, ₦100 billion is being deducted every month…

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