Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has called on the North to revive its political partnership with the South-South region, emphasizing that a strategic alliance is crucial to “save Nigeria.”
El-Rufai made this statement on Friday during a visit to the family of the late elder statesman and Niger Delta advocate, Edwin Clark, who passed away on February 17.
He noted the historical bond between the North and the South-South, urging a return to that collaboration.
“In the 60s, 70s, and 80s, the North’s traditional political partners were from the South-South. Let us not forget that. Let us go back to that. Let us save this country because it really requires saving. We need a rescue operation,” El-Rufai said.
His statement comes amid increasing discussions on coalition-building ahead of the 2027 general elections, with reports of opposition politicians holding strategic meetings.
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During the visit, El-Rufai was accompanied by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, whom he commended for leading economic reforms under President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration from 1999 to 2007.
In recent weeks, El-Rufai has been engaging with opposition figures, sparking speculation about his political future.
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