2027: “S’South wont align with you”: Ex-militant leader tells El-Rufai

• Former militant leader Eshanekpe Israel (Akpodoro) dismisses Nasir El-Rufais call for a North-South alliance against President Tinubu
• The ex-militant leader asserts that El-Rufai has little support in both the North and South-South, questioning his credibility and dismissing his ability to rally opposition against Tinubus government
• Akpodoro criticizes El-Rufais tenure as Kaduna governor, alleging a legacy of insecurity and hardship

2027: “S’South Wont Align With You”: Ex-Militant Leader Declares as El-Rufai Moves to Battle TinubuSource: TwitterEl-Rufai lacks influence in the North and South-SouthThe people of the South-South will never betray one of their own again. El-Rufai should understand that our region is politically wiser now and will not be used to further the ambitions of those who do not have our best interests at heart,” Akpodoro stated.A Record of Controversy in KadunaEl-Rufai ruled with an iron fist, and his policies almost cost the APC victory in Kaduna. “The people of the North are now wise enough to recognize that leaders like him only serve their personal interests,” Akpodoro remarked.APCs Stronghold in the South-SouthEl-Rufais strategy will not work here. The South-South stands firm with Tinubu and the APC, he concluded.

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