Former militant leader Eshanekpe Israel, known as Akpodoro, has strongly criticized Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, for suggesting an alliance between the North and South-South regions in the 2027 elections.
Akpodoro emphasized that the people of the South-South are more enlightened now and will not align with the North to go against President Bola Tinubu’s APC government.
Speaking in Abuja after meeting with leaders from the Niger Delta region, Akpodoro expressed the sentiments of ex-militant leaders and the entire South-South region, stating that el-Rufai overestimates his influence, especially in the South-South. He challenged el-Rufai to highlight his achievements in Kaduna, pointing out that the people of Southern Kaduna are grateful to Tinubu for addressing security challenges.
Akpodoro accused el-Rufai of governing with an iron grip and prioritizing his own interests over the welfare of the people.
He stressed that the North now recognizes that politicians like el-Rufai are self-serving and do not represent the masses.
