JUST IN: EL-RUFAI RULES OUT 2027 PRESIDENTIAL BID

 EL-RUFAI RULES OUT 2027 PRESIDENTIAL BID, DEFENDS KWANKWASO OVER SHARIA DEBATE


Abuja, Nigeria – February 13, 2026 – Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed speculation about a possible 2027 presidential ambition, stating that he is not currently seeking any elective office.

El-Rufai made the clarification during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, where he addressed questions regarding his political future and recent national developments.

“I have said this over and over, I’m not a candidate for any office,” he stated, adding that while political decisions can evolve over time, no decision has been taken by him to contest the presidency in 2027.

“For now, I am not running,” he said, while acknowledging that political circumstances can change.

During the interview, El-Rufai also spoke on national issues, expressing concern about the country’s current socio-economic challenges and urging citizens to remain discerning in evaluating political narratives.

He further commented on discussions surrounding former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, amid reports of a proposed United States congressional bill that reportedly listed him among individuals potentially subject to visa restrictions and asset freezes over alleged religious freedom concerns.

El-Rufai argued that it would be inconsistent to single out Kwankwaso, noting that the implementation of Sharia law occurred across multiple northern states. According to him, the adoption of Sharia legal frameworks began in Zamfara State before extending to other states, including Kano.

He maintained that several governors oversaw similar policies and questioned why only one individual was being prominently mentioned in ongoing discussions.

El-Rufai rejected portrayals of Kwankwaso as a religious extremist and suggested that broader political considerations could be influencing the narrative. However, he did not provide specific evidence to support that claim.

On the broader issue of insecurity and allegations of religiously motivated violence, the former governor emphasized that the protection of all Nigerians, regardless of faith or background, should remain the priority.

“Whether Christian or Muslim, everyone is at risk. That is what we should be worried about,” he said.

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official confirmation from United States authorities regarding the specifics of the proposed congressional measure referenced during the interview.

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