Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has declared war on President Bola Tinubu's reelection bid, vowing to send him "back to Lagos" through a new opposition coalition.
At the Arewa Tech Fest in Katsina, El-Rufai revealed:
Late-night coalition meetings with opposition leaders
Plans to unseat Tinubu in 2027
Assurance to retain performing ministers like Bosun Tijani
"Yesterday at 8pm was a crucial meeting of our coalition to ensure Tinubu returns to Lagos," stated El-Rufai, whose airport delay underscored the meeting's importance. Political analysts note this marks the first concrete opposition strategy against Tinubu's second term.
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The ex-APC chieftain, now with SDP, is positioning himself as:
Northern political heavyweight
Tech-savvy reformer (via the Arewa tech initiative)
Unifier of opposition forces
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga dismissed the threats: "Nigerians will reward good governance, not empty threats." However, opposition momentum appears to be building, with recent polls showing 42% dissatisfaction with current economic policies.
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