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A lesson in Power dynamics: Elrufai Vs Tinubu

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Last updated: 2025/02/24 at 5:22 AM
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A lesson in Power dynamics: Elrufai Vs Tinubu

Nasiru Elrufai should be a man who stands for something and remember that there’s a time and season for everything. It’s time to show caution, moderation, decorum and embrace the long game, for in this game lies his political breakthrough.

His recent bromance with Atiku Abubakar is nothing short of desperation and he ought know that Atiku is likely to betray him, just as he feel betrayed by Asiwaju. Constantly jumping ship because his interests aren’t met undermines his credibility. While politics is indeed a game of interest, personal interests shouldn’t override public interests.

Many including myself believed he supported Southern Presidency to protect our nation’s fragile unity, but going back on that support in less than two years ahead of 2027 seems desperate, unprincipled, and deceitful.

He should know that the man he intend to fight isn’t Ebele Jonathan, but a thorough politician who understands the intricacies of politics. The one he is about to challenge is likely to dictate the direction of the 2027 election, as the saying goes: ‘he who plays the tune dictates the piper.’

Within the same coalition, Elrufai shouldn’t be naive about the many people on ground to contend with especially those who aren’t pleased with his ideology, disposition and character. From his action, it’s already looking like he’s willing to sacrifice his ambition to please others and engaging in a fight that could potentially crush his aspirations.

As any student of politics knows, it’s highly unlikely to defeat an incumbent who understands the fundamentals of power. Unless Elrufai underestimate Tinubu as a weakling, I’d advise you to reconsider your steps. Sometimes, silence is golden and powerful.

Despite El-Rufai’s many atrocities and anti-people policies in Kaduna State, he forced his way to win. The same man thinks he can obstruct the Commander-in-Chief.

I’ll borrow Rotimi Amaechi’s words: we shouldn’t take political fights seriously, as they’re mere entertainment. And this is true. El-Rufai is riding on Atiku’s influence to maintain relevance; otherwise, he knows he doesn’t have what it takes to fight his local government chairman, let alone his governor or the president.”

Written by High Chief Obadiah Samuel Eta, Lecturer, Political Philosopher and Public Policy Analyst.

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Democracy Newsline February 24, 2025
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