“I no longer recognize the APC”- El-Rufai blasts APC, says the party has left him behind
“I no longer recognize the APC”- El-Rufai blasts APC, says party has left him behind
A former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has openly criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC), expressing disillusionment with the party’s current reality.
El-Rufai, a founding member of the APC, lamented the party’s deviation from its foundational principles, stating, “I no longer recognize the APC.”
El-Rufai’s disenchantment is rooted in what he perceives as the party’s lack of focus and commitment to advancing Nigeria’s development.
He has been particularly vocal about the APC-led federal government’s failure to implement key policy reforms, such as the removal of petroleum subsidies and the restructuring of the country initiatives that align with the party’s original manifesto.
In the last interview, El-Rufai distanced the APC and its then-presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, from certain policies of the Buhari administration, suggesting that internal elements were undermining the party’s objectives.
The former governor’s criticisms have sparked reactions across Nigeria. Some party members and political analysts commend his candor, viewing it as a necessary call for introspection within the APC.
Conversely, others perceive El-Rufai’s remarks as indicative of deeper fissures within the APC. His recent actions have fueled speculation about his political future.
Within the APC, reactions to El-Rufai’s statements have been mixed. Some members acknowledge the validity of his concerns, recognizing the need for the party to address internal challenges and reaffirm its commitment to national development.
However, there are also voices within the party that view his critiques as potentially divisive, especially amidst ongoing efforts to maintain unity and public confidence.
