Tinubu, El-Rufai and 2027: When prosecution begins to look like persecution, By Kehinde Kolawole

Premium Times Nigeria | 21-09-2026 02:25pm |

A column by Kehinde Kolawole examines the political dynamics involving President Tinubu, El-Rufai, and the 2027 elections. The piece questions whether El-Rufai would be treated the same way today if he were still one of President Tinubu's strongest political allies. It notes that since leaving the APC political circle, El-Rufai has become increasingly critical of President Tinubu and has aligned himself with opposition forces seeking to challenge Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The column raises the question of whether prosecution begins to look like persecution in this context.

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