Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that Nigeria's opposition forces must form a united front to ensure President Bola Tinubu is not re-elected in 2027. El-Rufai alleged that the President harbors ambitions to extend his tenure indefinitely, a plan he claimed can only be stopped by denying him a second term.
He made these remarks when he received a visit from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at his home on Saturday.
El-Rufai criticized the current administration, stating that its actions betray the democratic principles many had previously fought for. He accused the government of centralizing power and moving away from the promised devolution of authority to other levels of governance.
The former governor framed the situation as a critical threat, suggesting that the nation is confronting a significant challenge. He drew a parallel to the lengthy presidency of Cameroon's Paul Biya, warning that all the indicators point to a similar attempt to consolidate power permanently in Nigeria. El-Rufai concluded that opposition unity is the only way to prevent this outcome.
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