Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that he has no intention of contesting for the Senate or any elective office in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking in Kaduna on Wednesday while receiving a group of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) youths who defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), El-Rufai said his decision to re-engage in politics was driven by a desire to support the emergence of credible leaders at both state and national levels.
“This is a government that does nothing but lie every day. Everyone’s conscience tells them the truth. I am not contesting for anything; I don’t want to go to the Senate,” the former governor declared.
“I am not contesting for any position. That is why I am calling on you: let us join hands and ensure we remove the oppressors,” he added.
El-Rufai explained that after completing his tenure as governor, his initial plan was to step away from partisan politics, but recent developments in the country compelled him to return.
“When I finished my tenure as governor of Kaduna, my intention was to rest. But given the way things have turned out, I believe we must play our part to bring about better leadership. That is why we are back in politics,” he said.
He also called on young Nigerians to take voter registration seriously, stressing that participation in the process was critical to shaping the country’s future.
“In Lagos and Osun, at least 600,000 people registered. But in Kaduna, only 60,000. Anyone who is 18 years old should go and register, even with your phone. Registration is what gives you the right to choose who governs you,” El-Rufai advised.
The former governor further warned against complacency, urging citizens to remain vigilant in safeguarding the credibility of the electoral process.
