Nasir El-Rufai

Nasir El-Rufai

politician Nigeria

Nasir El-Rufai is a former Governor of Kaduna State and a prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress. He has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the party's current leadership and has called for a coalition among opposition parties to challenge the ruling APC.

Born on Nov 16, 1958 (66 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
17 wks
Reach
5,331,764
Power
11,587$
Sentiment
5.17
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 18 5.17 0.96% +170% 206,139,589 5,331,764 $448,000 11,587$
Totals 18 206,139,589 5,331,764 $448,000 11,587$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Umar Ardo acknowledged that the coalition led by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is facing internal ideological differences. 4

The Punch: How opposition can win — Ex-Adamawa candidate

Nigeria Nigeria: Nasir El-Rufai is included in the APC's criticism for being part of a group of politicians who failed to tackle poverty. 2

The Punch: APC blasts Atiku, Amaechi, El-Rufai as failed politicians desperate for power

Nigeria Nigeria: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was also urged by Oyintiloye to support President Tinubu instead of joining the coalition. 4

The Punch: Coalition Against Tinubu Will Fail

Nigeria Nigeria: Onitiri has issued a stern caution to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former governors Nasir el-Rufai and Peter Obi. 7

The Punch: Don’t destabilise Nigeria, elder statesman warns Atiku, El-Rufai

Nigeria Nigeria: Nasir El-Rufai, an ex-governor of Kaduna State, expressed concerns about Nigeria being in its most perilous state since its formation. 5

The Punch: We’re working to rescue Nigeria, say Atiku, El-Rufai

Nigeria Nigeria: Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, added weight to these claims, asserting that the federal government is now spending more on fuel subsidies than it did before the official removal. 6

The Punch: Nigeria's gains and losses two years after Tinubu removed fuel subsidy - Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

Nigeria Nigeria: A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has been one of the most outspoken critics of Tinubu’s administration. 4

The Punch: Political heavyweights plotting to stop Tinubu in 2027

Nigeria Nigeria: Kalu mentioned the opposition alliance led by ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai. 4

The Punch: North, South behind Tinubu, says Orji Kalu

Nigeria Nigeria: Nasir El-Rufai is mentioned as an ex-Kaduna State Governor and part of the opposition coalition. 5

The Punch: APC not afraid of opposition coalition — Orji Kalu