Ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and his son, Bashir El-Rufai, has been posting political tweets aimed at the supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

In one of his tweets, Bashir praised Peter Obi, the former Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, saying his views about him had changed.

Reacting to his father’s defection via his X account, the ex-governor’s son said APC members p0isoned his mind against Obi.

He tweeted, “Peter Obi is surprisingly not a bad person after all. My views on him have changed recently. My mind was p0isoned by my former party members. Sai Obi!”

In another tweet, Bashir called out to young Nigerians to join his father’s new party, saying, there would be “an online platform for all prospective SDP members to register and join by the end of this week.”

However, Daniel Bwala, President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, has described El-Rufai’s defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as an inordinate ambition destined to fail.

Bwala said that El-Rufai would be reminded that associating with “sore l0sers to unseat” President Bola Tinubu is neither an ideology nor progressivism.

Reacting to the development in a tweet, Bwala wrote: He tweeted, “Senior, @elrufai. I read the news today that you resigned from APC to join SDP. Well, I have nothing against you because you exercised your constitutional right.

However, the MOTIVE is what we would interrogate in the coming days and remind Nigerians that you are not a phenomenon that emerges like a clap of thunder out of a blue sky.

We would intellectually remind you that associating with sore losers to unseat the incumbent is not an IDEOLOGY, neither is it PROGRESSIVISM; It is simply an inordinate AMBITION that is destined to fail.”

Interestingly IBB in his book has cleared the air on the false narratives that have led to hate of the Igbo people that the 1966 coup was an “Igbo coup”.

Read Excerpts on page 38 & 39 below.

Unfortunately, the people benefiting from the false narratives want to surpress the information so it doesn’t get round. No thanks to the unreading public.

This is why they have removed history from our curriculum and interests, so that we continue to dwell in misinformation and ignorance while they use it as propaganda against us.

IBB also affirmed that MKO Abiola won the 1993 elections.

Minister for Blue Economy and the former Governor of Osun State, Alh. Gboyega Oyetola, assuring sacked APC council Chairmen and Councillors of police protection as they prepare to illegally occupy local governments across Osun State against the order of the court nullifying the election as challenged by the Osun APP.

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At the top of the list of controversies is the 2011 NATO-led intervention in Libya, which led to the brutal killing of Muammar Gaddafi. Under Obama’s leadership, the U.S. played a significant role in the military action that destabilized Libya, turning the once-prosperous nation into a war-torn state plagued by terrorism and human trafficking. Before his downfall, Gaddafi had been pushing for a united Africa with a single currency backed by gold—a move that would have reduced Africa’s dependence on Western financial systems. His removal not only caused chaos in Libya but also had ripple effects across Africa, fueling instability in Mali, Nigeria, and the broader Sahel region.

Another major incident tied to Obama’s tenure was the role his administration allegedly played in the removal of Nigeria’s former president, Goodluck Jonathan. Reports suggest that the U.S. government’s stance against Jonathan, particularly due to disagreements over Nigeria’s approach to LGBTQ+ rights and counterterrorism policies, influenced the 2015 elections in favor of Muhammadu Buhari. While Buhari's presidency was welcomed by some, many Nigerians later criticized his administration for worsening economic conditions and security challenges.

Obama’s foreign policy also had economic consequences for Africa. His administration prioritized military cooperation over economic partnerships, leading to increased U.S. military presence in places like Niger, Somalia, and Djibouti. While framed as a fight against terrorism, this militarization often exacerbated conflicts rather than solving them. Additionally, despite early promises, Obama failed to deliver significant trade benefits for Africa. His much-publicized Power Africa initiative, which aimed to boost electricity access, fell short of expectations, leaving many African nations still struggling with energy shortages.

Beyond policies, there was also a cultural and ideological push that many Africans found troubling. The Obama administration aggressively promoted progressive social policies that clashed with the conservative values held by many African societies. This approach created tensions between the U.S. and several African governments, leading to strained diplomatic relations.

Ultimately, Obama’s presidency, which began with high hopes for Africa, ended with many feeling disillusioned. While his legacy remains complex, it is clear that his administration’s actions did not always align with the best interests of African nations. Instead of empowerment, many African countries experienced deeper instability, weakened leadership, and increased foreign influence—outcomes that still shape the continent today.