Politics of Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Source: www.mynigeria.com
Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, has dismissed widespread reports that he supported President Bola Tinubu’s agenda in exchange for personal favors.
In a post on X, the APC chieftain stated that he had no personal expectations from his political actions, emphasizing that the unfolding events were simply a reflection of human nature.
“We did what we did for God, country, and party, expecting nothing in return. What is unfolding is merely another life experience and part of human nature. We have moved on, but their conscience won’t let them sleep well. Thanks anyway,” he tweeted.
His comments come amid mounting criticism of the Tinubu-led administration and the party he helped establish.
El-Rufai’s attacks on the party have sparked a social media battle with a presidential spokesperson and other APC allies.
Recall that he was a key member of the Northern governors who, before the party’s primaries, insisted that a Southerner must succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.
Eventually, Tinubu emerged as the party’s candidate and won the election against Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP).