El-Rufai Announces Plans to Rejoin Politics in 2027, Denies Allegations of Misappropriation
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has announced his intention to return to politics in 2027. Speaking during an interview on Freedom Radio Kaduna, El-Rufai dismissed accusations made by the Kaduna State House of Assembly regarding the alleged theft or misappropriation of N423 billion during his tenure as governor.
El-Rufai emphasized that his return to politics is driven by a desire to continue serving the people, stating, “I intend to return to politics in 2027 after completing my studies. There is no retirement in politics. By the will of Allah, we will return and continue serving the people.”
The former governor also defended his record in office, asserting that he did not enter politics for personal financial gain. “I didn’t join politics to steal money or enrich myself. I was satisfied with what I had before becoming governor,” he said.
El-Rufai further claimed that the allegations against his administration were baseless and politically motivated, with his allies being unfairly targeted by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He revealed that he has instructed his legal team to pursue legal action against those tarnishing his reputation.
“I have left everything to Allah’s judgment. I have prayed and will remain silent on the issue,” El-Rufai remarked, adding, “You don’t need to hold a position in government to serve. We are still working with like-minded individuals who genuinely want to serve the people, not those seeking to enrich themselves.”
This announcement comes as El-Rufai continues to face scrutiny over his administration’s financial management, while he remains firm in his defense against the corruption allegations.
