The Presidency has accused former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, of plotting to unseat President Bola Tinubu. This accusation comes after El-Rufai criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for failing to fulfill its promises to citizens during a national conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria.
El-Rufai denied plans to leave the APC, stating that he only wants the party to change. He described the state of governance and opposition in the country as a “national emergency”. El-Rufai also blamed the problems with democracy on illiterates, semi-illiterates, and cunning people in leadership positions.
Furthermore, El-Rufai urged opposition parties to unite and form a broad coalition to challenge the ruling party and protect democracy. However, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, accused El-Rufai of planning to unseat the government he helped form.
Former lawmaker Shehu Sani also criticized El-Rufai, stating that he practiced tyranny while in power but now preaches democracy.
