By Ken Chiwendu
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu has dismissed claims by former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El – Rufai that he was working with Governor Uba Sani on a mission to destroy him because of 2031 presidential bid.
Speaking on Arise TV on Monday,El – Rufai said ” This project of destroying Nasir el – Rufai is Nuhu Ribadu’s conception. He is the architect and builder of the project. He is the one working with Uba Sani to implement it. So, it has been frustrating for them”.
However,hours later,Ribadu responded saying
“I WON’T JOIN ISSUES WITH NASIR EL-RUFAI”
In a 6- paragraph statement, Ribadu said he is very busy “to get into a media fight with El – Rufai or anyone else”
“My attention has been drawn to the interview granted by Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State Monday evening.
“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.
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