El-Rufai Has Made Mistakes, & After The Election, A New Chapter Will Be Opened For His Release—Gumi

Prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has spoken about the situation involving former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, suggesting that the period following Nigeria’s 2027 general elections could bring a fresh development that may pave the way for his release.

Gumi made this known during an interview on PAPShow on Thursday, October 29, 2026, while discussing the former governor’s circumstances, his political situation and their longstanding personal relationship.

During the conversation, the cleric acknowledged that El-Rufai had made certain mistakes but expressed the belief that the situation surrounding him could take a different direction after the next general election.

Speaking about the former governor, Gumi stated, “El-Rufai has made mistakes, and after the election, a new chapter will be opened for his release.”

His statement suggests that he expects developments in the country’s political environment after the 2027 elections could have implications for El-Rufai’s current circumstances. However, the cleric did not provide specific details about what might happen after the polls or explain the circumstances that could lead to the former governor’s release.

Gumi’s comments have attracted attention because of his longstanding relationship with El-Rufai, whom he previously described as a friend and former classmate from their days at the School of Basic Studies. Their association dates back several years before El-Rufai became a prominent figure in Nigerian politics.

The cleric’s latest remarks also come amid wider discussions about the political developments surrounding influential figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. His suggestion that a new phase could emerge after the election has added another dimension to conversations about El-Rufai’s situation.

El-Rufai served as governor of Kaduna State between 2015 and 2023 and remains an influential personality in the country’s political landscape. His activities and circumstances have continued to generate public interest, particularly among political observers and his supporters.

Watch the video from 50:01 to 50:15 for Sheikh Ahmad Gumi’s comments.

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