Arise TV Programme: El-Rufai’s Assertions ‘Incorrect’, I’ve Never Told Anyone I’ll Run For President In 2031-Ribadu
National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has urged Nigerians to ignore the assertions made by his estranged friend, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai while appearing on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme on Monday night describing the allegations he raised against him as untrue.
Recall that El-Rufai had accused Ribadu of doing all he can to taint his image adding that the retired police officer is doing this in collusion with his successor, Governor Sani Uba of Kaduna State.
The former minister had accused Ribadu of doing this because of his planned 2031 presidential bid.
‘This project of destroying Nasir el-Rufai is Nuhu Ribadu’s conception. He is the architect and builder of that project. He is the one working with Uba Sani to implement it. So far, it has been frustrating for them.
Somebody wants to destroy my reputation. Why? Nuhu Ribadu wants to be president in 2031. He has to eliminate every northerner that he thinks is on the radar’ he had submitted .
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has however denied the allegations in question while clarifying and asserting that he has never told anyone that he will run for president in 2031.
‘If my silence wouldn’t risk being construed as consent, I would have ignored him. I am too preoccupied with my current assignment as to get into a media fight with Nasir El-Rufai or anyone else.
Despite the incessant baiting and attacks I have never spoken ill of Nasir on record anywhere. This is out of respect for our past association and our respective families. I will not start today.
I however urge the public to disregard El-Rufai’s statements against me.
For the avoidance of doubt, I want to put it on record that I have never discussed running for president in 2031 with anybody. All my focus and energy are geared completely towards the advancement of Nigeria and the success of the President Tinubu administration.
I therefore ask Nasir El-Rufai to allow me face my onerous national assignment just as I do not bother myself with his own affairs’ he said-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
