In a statement issued on Friday, February 7, in Abuja, TAN’s national coordinator, Comrade Michael Briggs, said that Kaduna’s stability is crucial not only for the northwest region but for Nigeria as a whole.
According to Briggs, recent developments involving former Governor El-Rufai and some state actors have sparked alarm bells across the nation.
TimesNow.com.ng notes that El-Rufai has recently made remarks critical of his successor and the current administration in Kaduna state, raising concerns among observers about possible political unrest.
TAN said there are rumours that El-Rufai travelled to Egypt to meet with political allies, suggesting that his trip could be linked to efforts to stoke political discord ahead of the 2027 elections.
The group also said the former governor’s alleged advice to the opposition to mobilise against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) could undermine the state’s fragile peace.
Meanwhile, TAN urged the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to launch an investigation into the allegations surrounding El-Rufai’s activities.
The organization also emphasised the economic implications of political instability, warning that renewed unrest could deter investors who are beginning to return to Kaduna.
TAN called on political actors and community leaders to reject divisive rhetoric and prioritize the well-being of the people.
The group also urged residents of Kaduna to remain vigilant, emphasising the need for unity in the face of potential instability.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Daniel Bwala dismissed the possibility of El-Rufai posing a challenge to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
Bwala, special adviser to the president on policy communication, who made this assertion on Thursday during an interview with TVC New, also asserted that El-Rufai lacks the political capacity to unsettle the president.
‘According to Bwala, Tinubu remains unshaken despite El-Rufai’s continued criticism of his administration and the APC.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
