Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, met on Saturday evening in Kaduna in a show of political solidarity following attacks reportedly carried out by thugs allegedly sponsored by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) during the inauguration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state.
Atiku, in a statement after the visit, said: “This evening, I paid a solidarity visit to former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over his attack by APC-sponsored thugs at the recent inauguration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State. I reiterated that the activities of the Tinubu-led APC administration poses the greatest risk to our democracy since the return of democratic governance. It is concerning that this administration has turned into a full-blown dictatorship.”
He added: “We resolved to harmonise our strengths and stand united in our resolve to rescue Nigeria. The battle to save our democracy and provide a viable alternative platform that will enthrone purposeful governance is a response to the wishes and aspirations of Nigerians who are fed up with the incompetent and clueless Tinubu government.”
In a video released after the meeting, El-Rufai accused the Tinubu administration of running a dictatorship worse than military rule.
He urged Nigerians to unite to end the president’s tenure in 2027.
