2027: El-Rufai to contest for presidency – ADC chieftain Makarfi

Politics 2027: El-Rufai to contest for presidency – ADC chieftain Makarfi Published on April 14, 2026 By Vanessa Onah googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); A close ally of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai and member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Hayatudeen Lawal Makarfi has disclosed that the ex-Kaduna governor is preparing to run for the presidency in upcoming 2027 general elections. Makarfi made this known while addressing Journalist on Tuesday after the trial of Nasir El-Rufai. According to him “His excellency president Bola Ahmed will hand over to his excellency Mallam Nasir el Rufai 2027 May and the journey has started.”DAILY POST reports that the finger Kaduna Governor El-Rufai, has been under detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC where he is undergoing trial for alleged corrupt practices while as the governor of Kaduna State. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Don't Miss PDP loses last Sokoto Assembly lawmaker to ADC You may like PDP loses last Sokoto Assembly lawmaker to ADC ADC leadership crisis: Court orders status quo Supreme Court fixes April 22 for hearing in ADC leadership dispute El-Rufai to remain in custody until bail conditions are met – Judge orders El-Rufai barred from granting interviews – Details of bail conditions revealed Atiku alleges plot to block ADC convention, condemns move as abuse of power

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