Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has weighed in on the potential 2027 presidential election, asserting that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, stands a better chance of defeating President Bola Tinubu than former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
In a post on X on Thursday, El-Rufai suggested that Obi’s path to victory would be significantly bolstered if he were to select a formidable Northern vice-presidential candidate.
He further noted that Obi’s substantial youth following and extensive grassroots popularity position him as a greater obstacle for Atiku Abubakar in any future electoral contest.
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“Atiku is a force to be reckoned with. He also feels the stars have finally aligned in his favour,” he wrote.
“And although 2019 is thought to have been his best shot, this may be one of those ‘moment meets the man’.
“However, the sheer force of Obi’s numbers and cult like follower-ship brings a challenge. His appeal across the youth & this younger generation is one profound aspect of his leverage. Obi, as a flag bearer with a strong Northern candidate, would defeat Pablo on election day before our dear mother of the nation — Aunty Remi finishes his breakfast around noon.”
Opposition Coalition Emerges, Eyes 2027 Defeat of APC
Abuja, FCT – Bashir El-Rufai’s father, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, was among prominent opposition leaders who unveiled a new alliance in Abuja on March 20. Operating under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the coalition’s stated objective is to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
The unveiling event saw a gathering of several high-profile political figures. Alongside Nasir El-Rufai, key members of the new coalition include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, former Senate President David Mark, and former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola, among others.
