In a recent interview from 30:41 on Channels Television, Professor Udenta Udenta, former National Secretary of the defunct Alliance for Democracy, spoke on the political alliances and power dynamics that shaped Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election.
During the interview, Udenta stated, “In 2023, the man now in detention, Nasir El-Rufai, helped Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the finishing line.” He used the remark to underscore the influence of key political figures in determining electoral outcomes.
He referenced former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that strategic political decisions and alignments were crucial in securing victory during the election.
Udenta argued that beyond party structures, individual actors often play decisive roles in shaping the direction of national politics.
He further stated that the 2023 election outcome reflected a combination of elite consensus, regional considerations, and calculated political moves by influential leaders.
The professor maintained that such alliances are not always permanent, as political interests evolve with time and changing circumstances.
He added that understanding Nigeria’s political landscape requires examining both formal party systems and informal networks of influence.
Udenta emphasized that future elections, including 2027, will likely depend on similar strategic alignments among key political actors.
He concluded by stating that while voters ultimately decide elections, the groundwork laid by influential politicians often determines the direction and competitiveness of the race. Read_More…