APC Slams El-Rufai Over Anti-Tinubu Rants, Demands Policy Alternatives

By Abu Ismail 

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a stinging rebuke to former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over his recent criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, warning him to desist from what it described as "vindictive outbursts" and instead focus on proposing constructive policies that can help Nigeria progress.

In a strongly worded statement issued by the party’s national leadership, the APC accused El-Rufai of harboring political bitterness following his failed ministerial nomination, which was rejected by the National Assembly after a security clearance debacle.

"El-Rufai’s recent remarks are nothing more than the sour ramblings of a politician who feels betrayed by the very system he once benefited from," the APC said. "If indeed he has better ideas, let him table them constructively rather than engage in media attacks devoid of substance or direction."

The former governor had in recent weeks described the Tinubu administration as "clannish," "directionless," and "incompetent," claiming that the President had surrounded himself with loyalists rather than technocrats and had failed to address Nigeria’s mounting economic crisis. His comments, which went viral on social media, triggered mixed reactions within the political space and raised fresh questions about the internal unity of the APC.

But the party did not hold back in its rebuttal.

“El-Rufai is free to criticize, but he must do so responsibly. He cannot hide behind empty rhetoric. Nigerians want solutions, not personal vendettas,” the APC added, calling on the former FCT Minister to redirect his energy toward nation-building rather than political sabotage.

The party further accused El-Rufai of attempting to destabilize the APC from within by allegedly encouraging some party members to explore other political platforms, including the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

The statement reads in part:

> “His recent meetings with opposition leaders and covert moves to align with alternative platforms speak volumes. This is not the behavior of a statesman but of a selfish politician nursing unrealized ambitions.”



Sources within the Presidency also confirmed that El-Rufai’s relationship with President Tinubu has soured since 2023, after he was left out of key cabinet and advisory roles. Although he publicly claimed to have withdrawn from national politics to pursue Islamic scholarship, his frequent media engagements and criticisms suggest otherwise.

Political analysts have described the development as a crack within the APC’s elite circle, warning that if not addressed, it could snowball into deeper internal conflicts ahead of the 2027 general elections.

As the war of words escalates, observers are watching closely to see if El-Rufai will respond, and whether President Tinubu himself will break his silence on the matter.

For now, the APC has made its position clear: “There’s no room for saboteurs in our progressive family.”

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