In a stunning revelation, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has come out to say that President Bola Tinubu was the one who blocked his ministerial appointment, not the National Assembly (NASS) as previously claimed ¹.
According to El-Rufai, President Tinubu had initially offered him a ministerial position, subject to certain conditions, after he publicly supported Tinubu's presidential bid. However, the president later changed his mind, leaving El-Rufai out of the cabinet ¹.
El-Rufai set the record straight during an interview on Arise TV's Prime Time, stating that the NASS had nothing to do with his non-confirmation. He challenged the narrative that his nomination was rejected due to security concerns, asking, "What was the security issue the National Assembly had against me? Where is the report?" ¹.
This development has sparked controversy, with some critics accusing El-Rufai of hypocrisy for not speaking out against former President Muhammadu Buhari's similar actions during his tenure ².
El-Rufai's revelation has also raised questions about President Tinubu's leadership style and his commitment to inclusivity and diversity in his cabinet appointments ².
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