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“Illiterates in leadership” – El-Rufai slams APC, says party has abandoned its ideals.

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has taken a swipe at his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of abandoning its founding principles and fostering poor leadership.

Speaking at a national conference in Abuja on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, El-Rufai described the state of governance and opposition in the country as a “national emergency.”

El-Rufai lamented the lack of internal democracy and active party structures within the APC, saying, “I no longer recognize the APC. No party organ has met in two years—no caucus, no NEC, nothing. You don’t even know if it is a one-man show; it’s a zero-man show.”

The former governor criticized the quality of leadership emerging from political parties, attributing it to unqualified delegates.

“You cannot afford to have illiterates, semi-illiterates, and cunning people as your leaders. This is why we end up with the poor leadership we have today,” he said.

El-Rufai urged political parties to set higher standards for candidates and delegates, noting that the constitution’s minimum requirement of a secondary school certificate should not suffice for party nominations.

Reflecting on the party’s foundation, El-Rufai said the APC was originally established to combat corruption, rebuild the economy, and enhance security. He, however, said the goals have been abandoned.

“The problems that led to the creation of the APC remain unresolved, but I no longer believe the APC is interested in addressing them. The distance between me and the party is widening,” he revealed.

El-Rufai also urged opposition parties to unite and form a broad coalition to challenge the ruling party and protect democracy.

“There are internal mercenaries in the PDP, hired and motivated to destroy the party. The Labour Party is also facing similar issues. Peter Obi himself told me, ‘I don’t know what’s happening in the party I contested with.’

“There seems to be a deliberate project to destroy opposition parties,” he alleged.

Citing a poll that revealed 75% of registered voters might abstain from the 2027 elections, El-Rufai warned of an impending crisis.

“This is dangerous. For those of us who lived half our lives under military rule, we know what it is. We don’t want a military rule, but we also don’t want civilians behaving like the military in their babbar riga and suits,” he said.

He appealed to opposition parties to set aside their differences and form a united front to save democracy.

“This is a national emergency, and we must act before history repeats itself,” he concluded.

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Oga, take several seat,we know your pain but for the sake of the role you played in the emergence of the new government, we go just cut you some slack. Self inflicted wetin again??

“There are internal mercenaries in the PDP, hired and motivated to destroy the party. The Labour Party is also facing similar issues. Peter Obi himself told me, ‘I don’t know what’s happening in the party I contested with.’

Pity giiiriiigoory go just dey go everywhere go dey jam talk

You go dey follow people wey go expose you talk. Dem go use am against you later

He's always clueless about everything




There are basically three types of illiteracy, the leadership at APC doesnt fall into any category

Whats the flex in using words that even you do not understand, Ehn? If they were Political illiterates, they'd not be at the helm of affairs in 2025

El Rufai is an hypocrite and should be tried for War crime against the Christians in Kaduna,, the insecurity in Kaduna South automatically reduced by 50 percent the day he left, and he willingly kept quiet during the first 8 years maladministration of Buhari, he's only speaking up now because he's no more in power, all of them are the same, no single difference between all useless Nigerian politicians.

Great100000:
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El-Rufai’s criticism of “illiterates in leadership” is ironic, considering he supported and defended the same leaders he now condemns. He served two terms as governor under the APC and even justified actions like the killing of unarmed citizens. His sudden outrage feels hypocritical, as he was part of the system he now claims is broken. If he truly believes in change, he should reflect on his own role in enabling the poor leadership he’s now speaking out against.

the same OBI that arrested you in Awka, .

He already told you he is not interested in power grabbing coalition, if that pains you, you can go and die

Ok

You cannot afford to have illiterates, semi-illiterates, and cunning people as your leaders. This is why we end up with the poor leadership we have today,” he said.

The reason they dish out wicked and draconian policies masquerading as economic reforms just to inflict premium pain, untold hardships, hunger, and starvation on the citizens

But he was part

Chai! Shots fired! El Rufai remember you are part of the same APC.

What are the founding principles of a party like APC?!
Is it the principles of Shege and renewed shege??!

I agree to that no exception

Elrufai of all people

They wouldn't say pim!
It's their masters talking

I will listen to you after 2031. None of you have courage to do anything. Tinubu should be allowed till 2031.

I think Bubu was a typical example but since Hell-Rufai always bent down whenever he met Buhari, he could not see the illiteracy up there in Bubu's head.

Dumb bot!!!

Its like your search keyword is PO? I just dont understand how this is all u can contribute to the subject matter.

Once the keyword is established, unleash insults(stupidity). Pity your life, age is no longer on ur side.

EmperorCaesar:


Pity giiiriiigoory go just dey go everywhere go dey jam talk

You go dey follow people wey go expose you talk. Dem go use am against you later

He's always clueless about everything




There are basically three types of illiteracy, the leadership at APC doesnt fall into any category

Whats the flex in using words that even you do not understand, Ehn? If they were Political illiterates, they'd not be at the helm of affairs in 2025

People tend to use the word illiterate wrongly. I was expecting something else other than what he wrote

Gbam
El-Rufai no get joy.
Hitting the nail on the head

APC wahala.


For those with high IQ, answer this question precisely...



NAME THE TWO PLACE ON THE HIDE MAN COMPLETELY?...


anyone with the ideas

Racoon:
Chai! Shots fired! El Rufai remember you are part of the same APC.

crestedaguiyi:
shots fired

Adigunmj007:
I agree to that no exception

Because he has been used and dumped. Both at federal level and his home state, he is now like an orphan.

Reno Online Mockery is typing....

Apc and Tinubu did Rufai wrong

Rufai lamented the lack of internal democracy and active party structures within the APC, saying, “I no longer recognize the APC. No party organ has met in two years—no caucus, no NEC, nothing. You don’t even know if it is a one-man show; it’s a zero-man show.”

Leemao. Why did Kaduna Governor Sanni do Elrufai this amount of bad?

Noted.

He has been schemed out of the power play so I understand his frustration.

Na now you know

Proud illitrates for that matter

North will learn their lesson this time

Next time they will not support a candidate base on sentiments and religion influence.

An average yoruba politician can go any length to pretend and manipulate just to get support/power. They don't care about fairness or balance of differences.

People that hate obasanjo and call him names for being liberal

Him with his education still looted Kaduna state dry before he left office.


With all your education both Green and Red chamber national assembly rejected your ministerial appointment yet you have no shame.

El Rufai pls shut da f u c k.

I always fault the kind of democracy we practice, and it's eating deep into our system. I don't see this APC losing power anytime soon.