Former Kaduna State Governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has distanced himself from reports regarding his political aspirations.

There are reports that El-Rufai will run for President in 2027.

In a statement issued by his media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai clarified that the remarks were attributed to an individual described as a political associate and were not authorised by him.

“Disclaimer. Malam Nasir El-Rufai wishes to dissociate himself from comments regarding political aspirations which have been attributed to someone described by the media as a political associate.

“He did not authorise such comments.

“Throughout his public life, Mallam Nasir @elrufai has been known for the frank articulation of his views. He is not about to outsource the expression of his political views and thoughts to others.

“His public communication would continue to be issued directly by him or through his authorised spokesperson,” the statement read.

I did not authorize it – El-Rufai debunks reports on political ambition