Bashir El-Rufai, son of erstwhile governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that the sheer force of Peter Obi’s numbers and cult-like followership poses a serious challenge to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Bashir suggested that the 2019 presidential election would have been Atiku’s best shot at the presidency.
He stated this in a post on his X handle on Thursday, noting that Atiku is a force to be reckoned with in the 2027 general election.
He said: “Atiku is a force to be reckoned with. He also feels the stars have finally aligned in his favor. And although 2019 is thought to had been his best shot, this may be one of those ‘moment meets the man’. However, the sheer force of Obi’s numbers and cult-like followership brings a challenge. His appeal across the youth and this younger generation is one profound aspect of his leverage.
“Obi as a flag bearer with a strong Northern candidate would defeat Pablo on Election Day before our dear mother of the Nation, Aunty Remi finishes his breakfast around 12 noon.”
