Kaduna State’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Sadiq Mamman Lagos, has stated that former Governor Nasir El-Rufai has no control over the political direction of the state in 2027, emphasizing that only God determines leadership.
In an interview with journalists, Mamman Lagos condemned El-Rufai’s criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani.
He advised the former governor to stay out of Kaduna’s political affairs, asserting that the outcome of the 2027 elections will be decided by God and the people, not any individual.
His remarks coincided with a declaration of support for President Tinubu and Governor Sani by 255 councilors across Kaduna State.
Mamman Lagos highlighted Governor Sani’s leadership approach, stressing that he has prioritized governance without interfering in previous administrations.
He praised the governor for reversing several unpopular policies, including reducing tuition fees, reinstating traditional rulers who had been removed, and returning seized properties to their rightful owners.
He also commended Sani’s commitment to balanced development across the state, dismissing claims that the All Progressives Congress (APC) favors only specific groups.
Warning against political intimidation, Mamman Lagos insisted that no single individual can dictate electoral outcomes, urging all political actors to respect the will of the people.
Meanwhile, speaking on behalf of the 255 councilors, Muhammad Sani Badiko declared that both the Presidential Villa and the Kaduna Government House would not be vacant in 2027.
He praised Governor Sani’s efforts in infrastructure, economic development, education, and healthcare, vowing to mobilize grassroots support for his re-election.
Badiko urged politicians to set aside personal ambitions and wait until after 2031 to pursue their political interests.
