Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai says he will return to the political scene in 2027. El-Rufai has been off the radar since he was denied a ministerial appointment by the Senate in controversial circumstances in 2023. The former Governor who has also been fingered in alleged corruption during his tenure denied all the allegations insisting that he is willing to swear by the Holy Quran to prove his innocence....For More READ THE FULL STORY▶▶
He made this disclosure in an interview on Freedom Radio Kaduna on Tuesday, October 1.
“I intend to return to politics in 2027 after completing my studies. There is no retirement in politics. By the will of Allah, we will return and continue serving the people,” he said.
“I didn’t join politics to steal money or enrich myself. I was satisfied with what I had before becoming governor,” El-Rufai said.
According to him, his administration has been accused by political enemies who couldn’t prove any of their allegations. He noted that he and his allies were being
targeted by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
“I have left everything to Allah’s judgment. I have prayed and will remain silent on the issue,” El-Rufai stated, adding that he had instructed his lawyers to take legal action against those tarnishing his name.
El-Rufai’s denial comes amidst allegations by the Kaduna State House of Assembly that N423bn was stolen or misappropriated under El-Rufai’s watch as the governor of the state, The Punch says
The former governor expressed his commitment to serving the people, even outside of government. “You don’t need to hold a position in government to serve. We are still working with like-minded individuals who genuinely want to serve the people, not those seeking to enrich themselves.”...For More READ THE FULL STORY ▶▶
