El-Rufai Labels Tinubu Administration ‘Evil’ in Scathing Critique on Channels TV

In a recent appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai delivered a searing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, labeling it as “evil” and accusing it of prioritizing personal gain over national interest.

“I am the only person qualified to call this government evil because I know evil when I see it,” El-Rufai asserted during the interview. “This government is the only government that came to make money from day one for itself and its cronies” [1] .

El-Rufai, who served as Kaduna’s governor from 2015 to 2023, further alleged that over 30 million Nigerians have been plunged into poverty since the inception of the current administration. He emphasized that previous governments, despite their flaws, at least had intentions to improve the country, whereas he believes this administration lacks such intentions [2] .

The former governor also criticized the government’s approach to insecurity, accusing it of empowering bandits by providing them with allowances and supplies under the guise of non-kinetic strategies. He described this as a “kiss-the-bandits policy,” suggesting that such measures only embolden criminal elements [3] .

El-Rufai’s remarks have sparked widespread reactions across the political spectrum, with supporters praising his candor and critics questioning his motives. As the discourse continues, many await responses from the presidency and other political stakeholders.

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Citations:

1. X (formerly Twitter): x.com/channelstv/status/1962260098023059609?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Legit.ng – Nigeria news.: www.legit.ng/nigeria/1671993-i-evil-i-el-rufai-fire-direct-shots-tinubus-government/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Channels Television: www.channelstv.com/2025/09/01/fg-denies-empowering-bandits-says-el-rufais-claim-baseless/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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