How El-Rufai’s ICPC travails may dim his 2027 shine

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
Not many figures in the country’s recent political history embody both state power and insurgent defiance like Nasir El-Rufai.
The former Kaduna State governor, who was once a central   figure within the ruling elite now finds himself on a bumpy road characterised by political exclusion, open rebellion, party defection, and serious legal battle.
His journey since 2023 is a demonstration of the changing dynamics of power ahead of the 2027 general elections.
From insider to outsider
The first major rupture came when Bola Ahmed Tinubu nominated El-Rufai for a ministerial position. In a surprising turn, the Senate withheld his confirmation, citing...