Nigeria Presidency Dismisses El-Rufai's "Life President" Claim as Baseless

The Digest:

A sharp retort from the presidency has escalated a war of words between political elites. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Tinubu, has publicly dismissed former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai's warning of a potential "life presidency," labeling the claim as "baseless," "absurd," and a product of political desperation and hallucination.

Key Points:

• Onanuga responded via his official X (Twitter) account on Sunday.
• The rebuttal targeted el-Rufai's comparison of Tinubu to Cameroon's long-serving President Paul Biya.
• Onanuga stated that Tinubu is a democrat who will leave office in 2031 if re-elected.
• He accused el-Rufai of being unsettled by Tinubu's warm reception in Kaduna.
• The aide suggested that el-Rufai's claims stem from the futility of his political ambitions.
• He recommended that Kaduna Governor Uba Sani arrange "professional counselling" for el-Rufai.
• This exchange deepens the public rift within Nigeria's political class.

This fiery response underscores the high-stakes tension surrounding the 2027 election, where accusations and personal attacks are becoming the primary weapons in a growing political storm.

Sources: TheCable Nigeria