National Telescope national telescope newspaper
By Ekpenyong Emmanuel
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has emphasized the need for a strategic alliance between the northern and south-south regions of Nigeria to address the country’s challenges.
He made this call during a condolence visit to the family of late elder statesman Edwin Clark, who passed away on February 17.
El-Rufai stressed that Nigeria needs a “rescue operation” and that the north and south-south regions must put aside their differences to achieve this goal.
He noted that the two regions have a history of political partnership, which he believes can be rekindled for the benefit of the country.
“In the 60s, 70s and 80s, the traditional political partners of the north was the south-south. Let us not forget that. Let us go back to that. Let us save this country because it really requires saving. We need a rescue operation,” he said .
El-Rufai’s call for an alliance comes amidst speculation that he is planning to switch political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He has been meeting with members of opposition parties, including Atiku Abubakar, who accompanied him on the condolence visit to Edwin Clark’s family.
