Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed any intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. In an interview with Arise News, El-Rufai stated that his primary concern is seeing President Tinubu’s administration — which he described as a “tragedy” and “evil” — removed from power. The former FCT Minister added that he is willing to align with any political party chosen by collective consensus to achieve that goal, stressing that Nigerians have grown weary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and are seeking a credible alternative. “We have polled it. There is 91% disapproval of this administration across the country. 91% disapproval is the worst in Nigeria’s history,” he said. “But Nigerians are looking for a credible option. But I want to see people coming together, putting aside their differences and ambitions, and giving them an alternative to this failure of a government. That’s the key thing.” Asked if he can put aside his personal ambition for this cause with the likes of Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and so many other big politicians in the race. El-Rufai noted that big names do not equate to ambitions, adding, “You’ve mentioned my name. I have no ambition. “I just feel that having contributed to bringing about this tragedy to Nigeria by contributing to the emergence of Tinubu as president, I should contribute in my last lap, because I’m 65, I should be retiring in my last lap. “Let me contribute towards removing this evil that I believe will destroy Nigeria if left unchecked.”