He has a 91% disapproval rating in the North and Southeast, and 85% in Lagos - El-Rufai blast tinubu

In a no-holds-barred interview with Arise News TV, former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, delivered a blistering critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing it as one of the worst-performing governments in Nigeria's democratic history.

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Speaking passionately, El-Rufai cited credible indicators and public sentiment suggesting that President Tinubu currently faces a 91% disapproval rate nationwide—a figure he said is the highest disapproval rating for any sitting government in Nigeria. He stated that the overwhelming dissatisfaction cuts across all regions of the country, including areas traditionally considered to be Tinubu’s political strongholds.

“In the the disapproval rating is as high as 91%. Even in Lagos, where the President hails from and once governed, public discontent has risen to 85%. In some parts of the South West, it is up to 78%. There’s no region where he can do better than 50%,” El-Rufai said.

He did not mince words in his evaluation of the government’s performance. “The guy is gone. He has performed miserably. The economy is stunted, the security architecture has failed, and there is no coherent industry or investment policy. Nigerians are not seeing progress; they are seeing regression,” he stated. El-Rufai added that citizens across the country are tired of broken promises and failed leadership and are now yearning for credible alternatives. “Nigerians are looking for credible options. They want to see responsible leaders who can come together, pool their resources, and remove this failed government. People are suffering, and the nation is drifting,” he added.

He emphasized that his concerns are not rooted in personal ambition but in a desire to correct what he described as a monumental error in leadership. “I’m 65 and heading toward retirement. I feel it’s my duty to help reverse the damage I helped bring about. I helped bring this government to power, and I must help in bringing about its end.”

El-Rufai’s remarks have sparked widespread reactions across political circles, adding further momentum to calls for a united opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.