Former Kaduna State Governor and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has remained non-committal on whether he will support President Bola Tinubu’s rumored second-term ambition in the 2027 election.
Speaking on Arise Television on Monday night, El-Rufai stated that he would make his position known only after extensive consultations with his political allies and supporters.
He also refrained from endorsing any particular candidate, whether from the North or South, for the upcoming election.
El-Rufai, who played a key role in mobilizing support for Tinubu during the 2023 election, expressed concerns over what he described as an imbalance in federal appointments.
He argued that Tinubu’s selections for key positions in ministries, departments, and agencies have disproportionately favored individuals from the South-West geopolitical zone, particularly those close to the president.
The former governor warned that dissatisfaction with these appointments, coupled with economic reforms that have caused hardship in the North, could erode Tinubu’s support in the region.
He urged the president to address these grievances before they jeopardize his chances of securing a second term in 2027.
