El-Rufai Can’t Win A Senate Seat In Kaduna – Daniel Bwala Declares

In a bold political statement, Daniel Bwala, a prominent political analyst and former spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organization, has declared that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, stands no chance of winning a Senate seat if he decides to contest in Kaduna.

Bwala made this assertion during an interview on a national television program, where he analyzed the political landscape of Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, El-Rufai’s tenure as governor left a divisive legacy that may hinder his political ambitions within the state.

“El-Rufai’s administration may have been impactful in certain areas, but his style of governance alienated many key stakeholders and grassroots supporters in Kaduna. If he thinks he can ride on past achievements to secure a Senate seat, he’s in for a rude shock. Kaduna people are politically aware and will vote based on their experiences, not political rhetoric,” Bwala stated.

He further accused El-Rufai of pursuing policies that created deep ethnic and religious divisions within the state, adding that such actions have cost him the trust of a significant portion of the electorate. Bwala pointed to instances of clashes between different communities during El-Rufai’s tenure, suggesting that the former governor’s handling of these issues may come back to haunt him at the polls.

“Kaduna is not just about political structures; it’s about the people. The voters remember how their lives were affected under his leadership. You can’t erase that with campaign slogans. The truth is, if El-Rufai runs for Senate, he will not win,” Bwala emphasized.

Nasir El-Rufai, who served as governor of Kaduna from 2015 to 2023, has yet to announce any plans to contest for a Senate seat. However, there has been widespread speculation about his political future, with some suggesting he may seek a return to elective office.

Bwala’s comments have sparked reactions from political circles in Kaduna, with some of El-Rufai’s supporters dismissing the claims as mere political posturing. A close ally of the former governor, speaking anonymously, described Bwala’s remarks as “baseless and motivated by political envy,” asserting that El-Rufai remains a respected leader with a strong support base in Kaduna.

As the political climate in Kaduna heats up ahead of the 2027 elections, many will be watching closely to see if El-Rufai responds to Bwala’s challenge and whether he will indeed make a bid for the Senate.