Here’s a quick rundown of what’s cooking:
- Galadima claims El-Rufai is a ‘placeholder’ for Atiku in the SDP.
- He suggests this is a backup plan for Atiku’s 2027 presidential ambitions.
- Galadima questions El-Rufai’s political strength, citing past election results.
- He believes the NNPP will be a major force for uniting opposition parties in 2027.
The Allegation: El-Rufai, a Temporary Stop for Atiku?
According to Galadima, the whole SDP coalition is just smoke and mirrors. He boldly stated that “El-Rufai is only being used temporarily by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar within the SDP.” Ouch! This is like saying El-Rufai is just a pawn in Atiku’s grand political strategy.
Numbers Don’t Lie: Galadima Questions El-Rufai’s Influence
Galadima isn’t holding back. He’s even questioning El-Rufai’s actual influence in Kaduna politics. He brought up the 2020 elections, pointing out that even when El-Rufai was governor, the PDP dominated the Senate and House of Representatives races. Galadima wonders how much clout El-Rufai really has now that he’s out of office and seemingly at odds with the current governor.
Flashback: When El-Rufai Told Atiku to Forget About Being President
To add even more spice to the drama, Galadima reminded everyone of a time when El-Rufai himself advised Atiku to just save his money for his kids because he’d never be president of Nigeria. Talk about awkward! It seems like political alliances can make for strange bedfellows.
This isn’t the first time someone has suggested Atiku might be running for president again. In fact, in February 2024, there was an article about the possibility of Atiku running in 2027. It seems like this is a persistent rumour in Nigerian politics!
NNPP: The Unifier of Opposition in 2027?
Despite all the drama, Galadima remains optimistic about the NNPP’s role in the future. He believes that the NNPP will be the main platform for bringing together opposition parties in the 2027 presidential election. Could this be a hint at a larger coalition forming to challenge the current political landscape?
What’s Next?
Will Atiku respond to these claims? Will El-Rufai address his alleged role as a ‘placeholder’? And will the NNPP actually become the unifying force Galadima envisions? Only time will tell in this ever-twisting game of Nigerian politics.
The Bigger Picture: 2027 is Already on the Horizon
Even though it seems far off, the 2027 election cycle is already starting to take shape. Alliances are being forged (and questioned), strategies are being planned, and the political chessboard is being set. Buckle up, because it’s going to be a wild ride!
Remember that time President Buhari met with Tinubu? It was all over the news! You can read about it here!
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