El-Rufai Criticizes Senate President Over Electoral Amendment Controversy

Former Kaduna State Governor, El-Rufai, publicly criticized the Senate President, accusing him of being a "scumbag" and described him as a follower of Tinubu. The criticism arose from the ongoing controversy surrounding the proposed amendment to the electoral act.

El-Rufai expressed dissatisfaction with the Senate's approach to the amendment, alleging that the Senate President was not acting independently but merely executing the wishes of powerful political actors like Tinubu. The comments by El-Rufai have escalated tensions within the National Assembly, particularly regarding the electoral act amendment.

The Senate President's handling of the proposed amendment has sparked disagreements and heightened political sensitivity ahead of future election cycles.