I did not authorize it – El-Rufai debunks reports on political ambition
Politics I did not authorize it – El-Rufai debunks reports on political ambition Published on April 14, 2026 By Vanessa Onah googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Kaduna State Governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has distanced himself from reports regarding his political aspirations. There are reports that El-Rufai will run for President in 2027. In a statement issued by his media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai clarified that the remarks were attributed to an individual described as a political associate and were not authorised by him. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “Disclaimer. Malam Nasir El-Rufai wishes to dissociate himself from comments regarding political aspirations which have been attributed to someone described by the media as a political associate. “He did not authorise such comments. “Throughout his public life, Mallam Nasir @elrufai has been known for the frank articulation of his views. He is not about to outsource the expression of his political views and thoughts to others. “His public communication would continue to be issued directly by him or through his authorised spokesperson,” the statement read. Don't Miss Moment Oyegun shouted “APC” at ADC National Convention in Abuja [VIDEO] You may like 2027: El-Rufai to contest for presidency – ADC chieftain Makarfi El-Rufai to remain in custody until bail conditions are met – Judge orders El-Rufai barred from granting interviews – Details of bail conditions revealed Court grants bail to El-Rufai ICPC files amended nine-count charge against El-Rufai ‘I will be there in spirit’ – El-Rufai responds to question on ADC convention [VIDEO]