Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed a widely circulated report on social media that falsely quoted him on the issue of which region should produce the next President of Nigeria in the 2027 election. The fake claim also stated that he might be backing the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.
Nasir El-Rufai, issued a statement on Monday via his official X handle, describing the viral claims as untrue and warning against irresponsible politicking and the deliberate misuse of social media.
The viral reports had falsely alleged that El-Rufai, who is a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stated that it was the South’s turn to produce the president in 2027. El-Rufai stated that he never made such a statement in any official capacity or on his verified platforms;
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.
This is an untrue claim, despite its virality. I did not say so in any of my speeches, interviews or social media posts. I maintain verifiable social media platforms where I speak my mind and express my personal views directly – El-Rufai
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