El-Rufai Faces Political Shift as Allies Support Uba Sani
The article discusses the political dynamics surrounding Malam Nasir El-Rufai, highlighting his miscalculations in statecraft and the recent shift in loyalty from Hon. Mukthar Isa Hazo and Hon. Nasiru Abdullahi Maikano, who co-authored an op-ed on October 1, 2026, explaining their support for Gov. Uba Sani. El-Rufai, who played a crucial role in the rise of both Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the presidency and Uba Sani in Kaduna, is portrayed as having misunderstood the principles of political power.
His approach, likened to that of Cesare Borgia, led to his downfall as he prioritized personal ambition over the stability of the state. The manifesto from Hazo and Maikano, representing the Kaduna De-Initiative, reflects a group of displaced political figures now seeking refuge under Sani's leadership, marking a significant political realignment in Kaduna.
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