Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed reports suggesting he publicly declared which region should produce Nigeria’s president in the 2027 general election, describing the claims as false and misleading.
The former governor addressed the issue in a statement shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, where he insisted that he has never made such comments in any public forum.
El-Rufai said the reports, which have gained traction across social media platforms, were completely fabricated and should not be linked to him under any circumstances. He stressed that he communicates his views only through his verified social media accounts and recognised media interviews.
He further warned against the growing practice of attributing opinion articles written by other authors to him simply because he shared them online, describing the trend as improper and misleading.
“My attention has been drawn to a trending fake news item alleging that I specified which region of the country should produce the president in 2027,” El-Rufai said in the statement.
“This is an untrue claim, despite its virality. I did not say so in any of my speeches, interviews, or social media posts. I have my own verifiable platforms on social media where I speak my mind and own my opinions,” he added.
The clarification comes amid increasing political discussions and speculation over zoning and power rotation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, as key political figures move to distance themselves from unverified claims and online narratives.
