El-Rufai mocks critics, reveals Tinubu’s message to him

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Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s birthday message to him served to shame his critics.

It’s worth remembering that El-Rufai had previously criticized the APC for lacking internal democracy under Tinubu’s leadership, sparking anger within the party.

He had claimed that the APC’s organs had not convened in the past two years, which coincided with Tinubu’s time in office.

The former governor also declared that he no longer recognizes the APC.

Despite this, Tinubu sent El-Rufai a birthday message on February 16, 2025, in which he commended the former governor.

In response, El-Rufai said that Tinubu’s message shamed those who had refused to extend birthday wishes to him.

On Monday, El-Rufai posted the following on X:

“MONDAY MESSAGE: It has been about a week since many friends, associates, and admirers sent me various messages and prayers in commemoration of my 65th birthday.

“The prayers and good wishes were quite humbling and gratifying, but far too many and overwhelming for individual acknowledgment or response by me, hence this message.

“I want to thank everyone who sent me their prayers and best wishes, including those who didn’t want to until President Tinubu’s message shamed them into action. May the Almighty God accept our prayers and continue to shower His blessings on us and our people.

“I have tried to repost, retweet, and share all the birthday messages I received, but as an imperfect mortal, I am sure I couldn’t have done so with all. If I didn’t with yours, please forgive me. It is an omission of the head, not of the heart.

“May Almighty Allah grant us even longer life, in good health, happiness, and prosperity, in a Nigeria that flourishes as a beacon of progressive governance, democracy, and equal opportunity for all. Thank you all, and God bless. – @elrufai”

In addition, El-Rufai has been interacting with opposition figures, including former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and members of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

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