In a fiery exchange that has thrown Nigeria’s political landscape into a frenzy, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has lashed out at former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, branding him a “political clown” in a blistering rebuttal to his recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
El-Rufai, now aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), had issued a stark warning during an ADC event in Sokoto, declaring that Nigeria’s fragile social cohesion could disintegrate if President Tinubu secures a second term in 2027. He further accused the current administration of lacking direction and clarity in governance.
But the APC wasted no time in firing back, delivering a scathing takedown through its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. In an official statement, Morka didn’t mince words, stating:
“His speedy fall from commanding heights to the political clown he has become needs forensic study.”
Morka accused El-Rufai and his ADC allies of offering nothing but “oversized ego, wild entitlement, and desperate ambition” to the national discourse. He described the opposition bloc as “the most confused, clueless, rudderless and pitiful politicians our country has ever known.”
According to the APC, El-Rufai’s criticisms lacked substance and failed to present any credible alternatives to the administration’s policies.
“If they hate our reforms so much, why haven’t they shown how they would bring back fuel subsidies or fix the naira without wrecking the economy?” Morka challenged.
As tensions escalate and political allegiances shift in the build-up to the 2027 general elections, the war of words between El-Rufai and the ruling party signals deeper rifts and possibly a brewing realignment of forces within Nigeria’s volatile political terrain.
Despite the noise, Morka expressed confidence in the APC’s direction and the leadership of President Tinubu, insisting that Nigerians would once again rally behind the party to renew his mandate.
The political storm is far from over. As El-Rufai sharpens his rhetoric and the APC doubles down, one thing is clear 2027 may be Nigeria’s most dramatic election yet.