Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is unlikely to maintain power beyond 2027.
Speaking at the 23rd Daily Trust Dialogue, themed “Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: What Is Working and What Is Not,” El-Rufai emphasized that political power in Nigeria remains contestable and no party rules indefinitely.
He noted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governed the country for 16 years before losing power, and predicted that the APC will also eventually yield authority.
“Nigeria does not have a permanent ruling party, and that is a notable achievement. The PDP governed for 16 years, and the APC will not govern forever. It is likely that in 2027, the APC will be gone,” El-Rufai said.
According to the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria’s democratic experience is unique on the African continent, as no single party dominates permanently, unlike other countries with entrenched dominant-party systems.
He further observed that while political competition exists, it has yet to translate into effective governance or accountability. Parties in Nigeria, he said, remain weak, personality-driven, and transactional.
“Competition has not yet matured into accountability and good governance,” El-Rufai added.
Addressing his absence from the event in Abuja, El-Rufai, who was speaking from Brussels, Belgium, explained that he was recuperating from illness and apologized for not attending in person.
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