Nasir El-Rufai attributes his political initiation to Pastor Tunde Bakare, revealing dissatisfaction with the APC’s current state and alleging a commercialization of politics. Recent political tensions in Rivers State and PDP’s electoral victory in Osun further illustrate the prevailing shifts within Nigeria’s political landscape.
Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, disclosed in a BBC Hausa interview that Pastor Tunde Bakare influenced his entry into politics. Bakare, a founding member of the ruling party, introduced El-Rufai to former President Mohammadu Buhari, countering public perception that he joined the All Progressive Congress (APC) due to Buhari’s influence. Recently, he resigned from the APC to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
El-Rufai criticized the APC for neglecting significant issues aligned with the party’s principles, suggesting that everything in the ruling party comes with a price tag. He lamented the commercialization of government practices, stating that those who deserved recognition were overlooked. “The government is commercialized, everything has a price tag,” he expressed.
El-Rufai is vocal about his discontent with the APC’s direction, asserting that it is not the party he once knew. He articulated his gratitude and respect toward Pastor Tunde Bakare for his pivotal role in his political path, indicating the importance of maintaining that relationship. He shared that he sought President Buhari’s blessings when announcing his departure from the APC.
In related political news, recent developments in Rivers State indicate escalating tensions as Governor Siminalayi Fubara was reportedly locked out of the Assembly Complex, signaling poor relations with lawmakers. Conversely, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claimed victory in the Osun State elections, winning all chairmanship and councillorship positions, a significant political shift in the region. Additionally, Bisi Akande implicated former President Olusegun Obasanjo in the murder of Chief Bola Ige, raising serious allegations against the former president’s administration.
The political landscape in Nigeria continues to evolve, with significant developments related to internal party dynamics and electoral outcomes. Nasir El-Rufai’s commentary reflects growing dissatisfaction within the APC, while allegations against past administrations, such as those from Bisi Akande regarding Bola Ige’s murder, highlight ongoing controversies in Nigerian politics. The recent electoral successes of the PDP demonstrate shifting political allegiances among voters, underscoring a turbulent political climate.
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