Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has rejected claims linking him to a possible presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 election.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that the former governor, who is a member of the African Democratic Congress, made his position known after reports circulated that he was preparing to run for the presidency.
The clarification was made public on April 14, 2026, through a statement released by his media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye.
In the statement, El-Rufai made it clear that the comments about his alleged ambition did not come from him.
He explained that the remarks were credited to someone described as his political associate, but he had no link to such statements and did not approve them in any form.
El-Rufai also stated that throughout his time in public service, he has always spoken for himself and has never depended on others to share his political views. He added that this approach would not change.
He further made it known that any information about his political position or future plans would only come directly from him or through his official spokesperson, not through third parties.
“Disclaimer. Malam Nasir El-Rufai wishes to dissociate himself from comments regarding political aspirations which have been attributed to someone described by the media as a political associate.
“He did not authorise such comments.
“Throughout his public life, Mallam Nasir @elrufai has been known for the frank articulation of his views. He is not about to outsource the expression of his political views and thoughts to others.
“His public communication would continue to be issued directly by him or through his authorised spokesperson,” the statement read.