- Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, held a closed-door meeting with PDP leaders in Kaduna, fueling rumors of a potential defection ahead of the 2027 elections
- Nigerians have reacted strongly on social media, with some believing El-Rufais move is politically motivated against Kaduna Governor Uba Sani, while others see it as a strategic shift
- The Tinubu administration, through adviser Daniel Bwala, has accused El-Rufai of attempting to destabilize the APC, escalating tensions within the ruling party
El-Rufai Meets With Kaduna State PDP Excos Amid Political Tension, Details EmergeSource: TwitterPublic Reactions: Defection rumours intensifyExcellent. We need to dislodge APC from Aso Rock for the betterment of the citizens.Probably El-Rufai will return to PDP, if not for anything, but to get back at Uba Sani. I think it is more about Uba Sani than Tinubu. Congratulations to him, the earlier he leaves APC the better for the party. I am confident that more people will leave PDP for APC because of him. Presidency fires back at El-RufaiEl-Rufais claims about poor leadership within the APC are a calculated attempt to destabilize the government, Bwala remarked. PDP’s Atiku unites with El-Rufai
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