Nasir El-Rufai Denies 2027 Presidency Rumors Amid Social Media Circulation

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai denies rumors of planning to run for the Nigerian presidency in 2027, addressing false claims circulating on social media. Reports suggested that El-Rufai might back Peter Obi over Atiku Abubakar for the 2023 presidential candidacy.

El-Rufai emphasized that the claims were untrue and urged responsible actions to combat the spread of fake news and irresponsible politics on social media platforms. The statement aimed to clarify misconceptions and prevent misinformation in the political landscape.