Politics
Bashir El Rufai Slams Shehu Sani Over Slander On Father
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Bashir El-Rufai, son of Nasir El-Rufai gets under former Kaduna State senator Shehu Sani’s skin following consistent attacks on his father by the ex-lawmaker.
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Bashir El-Rufai got into the heated exchange with the former senator after Sani called out Nasir El-Rufai’s administration.
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According to the younger El-Rufai, the former Senator should rather focus his criticisms on his peers .
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bashir El-Rufai, the son of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has engaged in a heated exchange with former Senator Shehu Sani after Sani called out his father. The clash began when Sani challenged Nasir El-Rufai to publicly disclose his asset forms from 2015 and 2023.
In his criticism, Sani accused El-Rufai of leaving behind a significant debt for Kaduna State, despite his claims of not misappropriating the state’s funds.
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Furthermore, Sani suggested that El-Rufai might be positioning himself for a political role under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, having previously worked for Tinubu’s rival, Rotimi Amaechi, during the party primary.
Shehu Sani
Responding to Sani’s comments, Bashir El-Rufai took to Twitter and expressed his discontent with the former senator’s approach.
Bashir urged Sani to reserve such Twitter arguments for individuals who were his peers and not extend his criticism to his father. He emphasized that the disagreement should be kept between Sani and El-Rufai’s children, as they were the ones who were on the same level as Sani.
The exchange between Bashir El-Rufai and Shehu Sani highlights the growing tensions within Kaduna State politics and the ongoing disputes between prominent figures. The public spectacle draws attention to the differing perspectives on the performance of the former governor and the increasing polarization within the political landscape.
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As the verbal sparring continues, the public awaits further developments and possible responses from both sides. The clash serves as a reminder of the intense rivalries and personal animosities that often characterize Nigerian politics, as politicians vie for power and influence in an ever-changing political environment.
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