Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, publicly mocked President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, referring to him as “Pablo
Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, publicly mocked President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, referring to him as “Pablo,” a nod to Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. In a post, Bashir predicted that Peter Obi would defeat Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election before the First Lady, Remi Tinubu, finishes breakfast. “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,” he said.
While acknowledging Atiku Abubakar as “a force to be reckoned with,” Bashir emphasized Obi’s youth appeal and “cult-like follower-ship” as key advantages. “His appeal across the youth and this younger generation is one profound aspect of his leverage,” he added.
Bashir had earlier warned Tinubu’s government against arresting his father, who has become a vocal critic since being denied a ministerial post. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s spokesperson, declined to comment.
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