Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has sparked a wave of reactions from Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter) after sharing photos of himself attending a funeral mass in Okija, Anambra state. El-Rufai expressed his condolences in the post, stating, “We joined the Anohu family at the funeral mass held this morning in Okija for Chief Mathias Chidi Anohu. May his kind soul rest in peace.”
While the message seemed to honour the deceased, many Nigerians viewed the politician’s actions through a political lens. With the 2027 general elections drawing near, there is speculation that El-Rufai’s attendance at the church could be part of a broader strategy to connect with voters. His recent move from the APC to the SDP has only fueled these discussions, as the former governor works to position himself as a contender against the current government.
As more Nigerians express varying opinions on his church visit, it’s clear that every public appearance by political figures like El-Rufai is now heavily scrutinised.
