Human rights activist, Mahdi Shehu, has stated that the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has lost his political weight.

Shehu argued that the recent by-elections show that those relying on El-Rufai are on a political suicide mission.

He described El-Rufai as a political burden and warned opposition parties against relying on him for electoral victories.

Speaking via a statement, he stated that the rejection of ADC and its allies in Basawa, Zaria Kewaye, and Chikun/Kajuru constituencies was a direct message to El-Rufai.

“Zaria people and voters have not forgotten, neither have their schooling children, nor their pensioners, teachers and health workers,” Shehu wrote.

“The 146 votes scored by ADC means he needs to go into soul searching, repent, ask for forgiveness and seek the face of God.”

Shehu also warned opposition parties, such as the PDP, SDP, LP, and ADC, against depending on El-Rufai to boost their chances in future elections.

“It also sends a clear message to ADC/SDP/PDP/LP, that while El- RUFAI may be vocal, relying on him for their success in future elections is a clear SUICIDE mission and a CASINO with a blind player. A mental giant could as well turn out to be a political destitute with no value on election day.”

While noting that the PDP put up what he called impressive outings in the by-elections, Shehu argued that parties must choose their strategists carefully.

“If ADC, SDP, PDP and LP wish to make any impact in the coming elections, they must rely on actors with minimal toxic political backlog, not those who have inflicted deep political lacerations on people,” he advised.

He concluded with a proverb, “Every day for the thief, one day for the owners. It is an initial harvest time for El-Rufai.”

In the Basawa constituency, a total of 17,452 votes were cast, with APC receiving 10,996 votes, PDP 5,499, SDP 811, and ADC 146.