The Kaduna State Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sadiq Mamman Lagos, has criticised former Governor Nasir El-Rufai over his 2027 comment against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani.

Mamman Lagos, who is one of the strongest allies of Governor Sani, told El-Rufai to steer clear of Kaduna.

He said only God will decide the winners of the governorship and presidential elections in 2027 and not any individual.

Mamman Lagos addressed reporters yesterday in Kaduna after all the state’s 255 councilors rose from their one-day meeting and endorsed President Tinubu and Governor Sani for second term.

The commissioner recalled that when El-Rufai was the head of the Bureau for Public Enterprise (BPE), the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ministry and Kaduna State governor, he was allowed to do his job without other people’s interference, despite his penchant for executing anti-people’s policies.

He said: “We must set the record straight by reminding all who care to listen that our good and amiable governor (Sani) had never at any time interfered with the running of the state in the previous administration.

“He concentrated on initiating and passing Bills in collaboration with fellow lawmakers at the Senate and his constituents to make life better for the people.

“We see no reason he should at this time be distracted by someone who feels he has the monopoly to either make or mar individuals.