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Former Kaduna State Governor and one of the leading opposition coalition members, Nasir El-Rufai, has called on Nigerians to join forces to oust the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.

According to El-Rufai, the country's prospects would be at risk if the APC is given another chance.

"We are at a critical juncture in our nation's history, and it's imperative that we take collective action to rescue Nigeria from poor governance and failed leadership," El-Rufai emphasised during a series of meetings with political stakeholders, youth groups, and women in Sokoto State on Saturday.

It was a part of his grassroots mobilisation campaign to galvanise support for the opposition coalition.

El-Rufai described the APC as "incompetent and clannish," warning that the party's continued stay in power poses a significant threat to Nigeria's unity and progress.

"If we allow this APC government another term, what remains of Nigeria's social fabric may be destroyed. This is the fight of our lives," he declared.

The former governor stressed that his decision to join the opposition coalition was driven by a desire to serve the nation, not personal gain.

"I didn't get into politics to enrich myself but to serve. And when a government ceases to serve the people, it is my duty as a senior citizen to not only speak out but take action to reverse the situation," he said.

El-Rufai also highlighted the strategic importance of the opposition coalition's adoption of the African Democratic Congress as its platform for 2027, describing it as a move to unite Nigerians under a credible alternative that prioritizes national interest over personal ambitions.

Abubakar Gada, a key opposition leader in Sokoto, reaffirmed the coalition's commitment to providing credible and competent leadership at both state and national levels.

Ddeliverer007:
Tinubu should start parking his bags. Because they’ve left him behind.

Amotolongbo:
Following El Rufai’s advice is like taking directives from Boko Haram leader.

I know that Tinubu isn’t doing well, I’m ready to vote against him with a better candidate (not Obi or Atiku cos they are not better).

Svoboda:
El rufais innate strength is his persuasiveness. This was why Tinubu used him to persuade Buhari to rethink his decision not to contest in 2013. The same reason that compelled Tinubu to use him again to successfully sell his candidacy to the north. In this case, he has begun a silent but effective mobilization against this government in his usual persuasive style. Those who made Tinubu to turn his back on elrufai despite putting his body on the line for him haven't done the president any favours. Who has also observed a conspiratorial kind of silence resonating across the north even among Tinubus appointees in the midst of allegations of cronyism and nepotism against the govt?

Amotolongbo:
Following El Rufai’s advice is like taking directives from Boko Haram leader.

I know that Tinubu isn’t doing well, I’m ready to vote against him with a better candidate (not Obi or Atiku cos they are not better).

AMINDA:
That was a rookie mistake from a so-called master strategist. That singular move eroded all Tinubu's credibility in the eyes of Northerners. Northerners put a huge premium on keeping one's words. It's that concept of "Amana" (trust) that made them vote for Tinubu in 2023 against their son, Atiku. Tinubu has broken that trust.

esnbrutality:
You know why I LOVE IGBOs? They don't speak from both sides of their mouth.
Stand firm on your convictions and stop playing smart for your crew members who you hoodwink with useless narratives.
Tinubu is and will NEVER be better than Atiku or Obi. Even your ancestors will reject TINUBU.

Svoboda:
El rufais innate strength is his persuasiveness. This was why Tinubu used him to persuade Buhari to rethink his decision not to contest in 2013. The same reason that compelled Tinubu to use him again to successfully sell his candidacy to the north. In this case, he has begun a silent but effective mobilization against this government in his usual persuasive style. Those who made Tinubu to turn his back on el-rufai despite putting his body on the line for him haven't done the president any favours. Who has also observed a conspiratorial kind of silence resonating across the north even among Tinubus appointees in the midst of allegations of cronyism and nepotism against the govt?

esnbrutality:
You know why I LOVE IGBOs? They don't speak from both sides of their mouth.

Stand firm on your convictions and stop playing smart for your crew members who you hoodwink with useless narratives.

Tinubu is and will NEVER be better than Atiku or Obi.

Even your ancestors will reject TINUBU.

Covid19lockdown:
My DM always full of family and friends back home asking for one help to another. Telling me they are passing through a lot.

If APC their come back for second term, I'm afraid of Nigerians. These guys in government will embezzle the state coffer dry as their last days in office to enrich themselves and family while y'all suffer.

Diamond098454:
Hmmmm this born to rule has started again. Hope the schools in the North are taking note . I don't want history to repeat itself (Jonathan on my mind)

Ddeliverer007:
Tinubu should start parking his bags. Because they’ve left him behind.

surgical:
How can anybody in his right senses wish for APC to continue

Burob:
the person u are listening to served as governor under the same APC for 8 years, just surprised how people can be so obnoxiously gullible? Kai.