The former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has debunked a viral claim alleging that he stated which region of the country should produce the President in 2027.
Reports making the rounds on social media claimed that he said that it was the turn of the South to produce the president in 2027. The report also suggested that El-Rufai may be backing the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, instead of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
However, in a post on his official x handle, he described the trending report as “untrue” despite its wide circulation, saying he never made such remarks in any of his speeches, media interviews or on his verified social media platforms.
He further urged media professionals and the public to always verify information before publication or sharing, warning that society suffers when media leaders and influencers fail in this responsibility.