El-Rufai Calls For Renewed North-South-South Political Alliance.
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has called for a revival of the historical political alliance between the North and the South-South, emphasising that such a partnership is essential to “save Nigeria.”
El-Rufai made the statement on Friday while visiting the family of the late elder statesman and Niger Delta advocate, Edwin Clark, who passed away on 17 February. He highlighted the strong political ties that once existed between the two regions and urged a return to that collaboration.
“In the 60s, 70s, and 80s, the North’s traditional political partners were from the South-South. Let us not forget that. Let us go back to that. Let us save this country because it really requires saving. We need a rescue operation,” El-Rufai said.
His remarks come at a time of increasing discussions on coalition-building ahead of the 2027 general elections, with reports of opposition politicians holding strategic meetings.
During his visit, El-Rufai was accompanied by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, whom he commended for his contributions to economic reforms under President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration from 1999 to 2007.
In recent weeks, El-Rufai has engaged in meetings with various opposition figures, sparking speculation about his political future and possible involvement in upcoming electoral strategies.
