Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has refuted claims of abandoning his political partnership with Atiku Abubakar to support a Southern candidate in the 2027 elections.
El-Rufai clarified his commitment to the opposition coalition involving Atiku, Peter Obi, and others under platforms like ADC, dismissing rumors of shifting loyalty amid ongoing realignments against President Tinubu.youtube+1
The denial addresses speculation from coalition talks since mid-2025, where El-Rufai joined Atiku in seeking INEC approval for new parties like ADA before aligning with ADC, emphasizing unity over regional divides.
