The Digest:
The Northern Nigeria Minorities Group has sharply criticized former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over his allegations of a plot for President Bola Tinubu to seek a life presidency, describing the claims as baseless and motivated by personal frustration. The group accused El-Rufai of acting out of bitterness after being sidelined from the current administration and attempting to destabilize the country.
Key Points:
- NNMG condemned El-Rufai’s allegation of a Tinubu life presidency plot.
- The group described the former governor as a “content creator” motivated by malice.
- El-Rufai had warned Nigerians to be cautious about Tinubu extending his tenure beyond 2031.
- NNMG questioned whether El-Rufai would have spoken if appointed to Tinubu’s government.
- The forum accused him of betrayal and blackmail throughout his political career.
- They called on El-Rufai to retract his statement and apologize to Nigerians.
- The group vowed to resist any attempt to derail Nigeria’s democracy.
Sources: Nigerian Tribune
