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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The All Progressives Congress (APC) may lose some Christian stalwarts if Governor Nasir El-Rufai is picked as its 2023 vice-presidential candidate.<\/p>\n

El-Rufai is one of the governors being touted to emerge as the standard bearer, Bola Tinubu\u2019s running mate.<\/p>\n

But certain party chieftains have vowed to defect if such happens, a development that will mostly favour the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).<\/p>\n

An insider made the disclosure in a chat with DAILY POST Sunday, amid the ongoing horse-trading.<\/p>\n

He stated that the Christian leadership in Nigeria and the adherents do not want the Kaduna helmsman in the presidency.<\/p>\n

A top reason for the opposition to his candidature is the Southern Kaduna crises. Recurring invasions by gunmen have resulted in the death of hundreds of people, mainly Christians.<\/p>\n

El-Rufai has been long accused of not doing enough to secure the area despite the routine unjust murder of locals.<\/p>\n

For years, several communities have been attacked, leaving horrific tales of massacres that claimed the lives of men, women, children and the aged.<\/p>\n

Yet, there are no regular arrests and prosecution of the culprits engaging in what some believe is a \u201creligious war\u201d.<\/p>\n

Last week, more than 30 people were killed in four communities \u2013 Maikori, Dogo Noma, Ungwan Sarki and Sabo Gida \u2013 within Kajuru Local Government Area.<\/p>\n

The source stressed that the heinous crimes perpetrated in Southern Kaduna have put El-Rufai \u201cin a very bad light\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn APC, many Christian chieftains don\u2019t want El-Rufai. If that happens, they\u2019ll be furious and will react by defecting or returning to the PDP\u201d, he declared.<\/p>\n

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) expects presidential candidates to announce their running mates this week.<\/p>\n

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said they have until June 17 to tender the names.<\/p>\n

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