Speaking on Wednesday during Arise News Morning Show, Rufai said intelligence and messages he received suggest renewed efforts to push Jonathan back into the race.
He warned that those encouraging the former president were the same people who opposed and discredited him in 2015.
Rufai said, “I walked through the phone lines, and I got some messages from my sources. They are saying the plot is actually thickening, that some people are pushing you.”
He further stated: “Those that are pushing you were those that disgraced you in 2015. They were those that used the media arsenal against you.”
According to him, the same individuals backing a comeback today were not supportive during Jonathan’s time in office and contributed to his exit from power.
Rufai added, “Those that are behind you now and are pushing you to run were the same that did not find you worthy in 2015.”
He noted that although pressure was mounting on Jonathan to contest, he should be cautious and not be swayed.
Rufai warned, “I know the pressure is much on you to run. They are pushing, they are doing everything, but please be careful. Don’t listen to them. They’ll lead you astray.”
He also referenced the recent development in the Peoples Democratic Party, where Jonathan was granted a waiver ahead of the party’s presidential primary.
