El-Rufai won’t decide 2027 election – Kaduna commissioner

The Kaduna State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sadiq Mamman, has said it is only God that will decide the outcome of the 2027 election and not the immediate past governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai.

This was as he advised the former governor to steer clear off the affairs of the state.

The commissioner also criticised El-Rufai’s recent comments against President Bola Tinubu and his successor in Kaduna, Governor Uba Sani.

Addressing journalists in Kaduna, Mamman reminded El-Rufai that at no time did Uba interfere with the running of the state while he was governor.

He said Sani concentrated on initiating and passing bills in collaboration with fellow lawmakers at the Senate and his constituents to make life better for people.

“We see no reason he should at this time be distracted by someone who feels he has the monopoly to either make or mar individuals,” he said.

“Go round and see for yourselves how Governor Uba Sani has succeeded in reversing virtually all the unpopular and various anti masses policies of his predecessor who rode to power on the goodwill of the people and sacrifices made by grassroots politicians such as Uba Sani.”

According to Mamman, Sani has surpassed the expectations of even the opposition who see in him a leader needed at this time to unite the people and bring back the lost glory of the state, adding that he has virtually touched all aspects of governance to bring success.

He also revealed that under Sani’s administration, confiscated or demolished properties have been returned to their owners, high tuition fees charged by the previous administration have been reversed, while deposed traditional rulers have gotten back their thrones.

He said the administration has initiated infrastructural developments cutting across all the three senatorial zones, correcting the hitherto impression of the APC as government of a particular segment.

“We want to use this opportunity to admonish this individual and his co-travelers, if any, to desist from further making of inflammatory and empty threats as if he owns the key to political success in the next election.

“The electorate will decide who to pitch their tents with and can be relied on for his compassion and soft heart for the masses.”