Malam Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, defended himself against accusations of financial misappropriation during his term in office by swearing by the Holy Qur’an to demonstrate that he did not steal public funds. This was stated in a recent interview with Freedom Radio Kaduna. El-Rufai also challenged the leaders of today and those of the past to take the same oath…. CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶️▶️
Speaking during the program, which was monitored by our correspondent, El-Rufai emphasized that his motivation for entering politics was purely to serve the people, not for personal enrichment. He stated, “I did not join politics to steal money or enrich myself. I was satisfied with what I had before becoming governor. I am ready to swear with the Qur’an to prove my innocence if other former governors and current leaders would do the same.”
El-Rufai further highlighted his financial stability before taking office, noting that he was already well-off and had no need to steal from public coffers. “I have always prayed for guidance in all I do, and I strive not to betray the trust of the people. Whenever the former governors of Kaduna State and other leaders are ready to swear with the Qur’an that they never misappropriated public funds, I will join them. I have no fear because I know I never took money that belonged to the people.”
The former governor decried the accusations of corruption leveled against him, describing them as baseless. “My administration has been accused without any clear evidence of where the money went missing or who took it. My allies are being targeted and invited by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as part of a smear campaign against me,” he claimed.
Despite the accusations, El-Rufai stated that he had chosen to remain calm and place his faith in divine justice. “I have left everything to Allah’s judgment. I have prayed and will remain silent on the issue. I have instructed my lawyers to take legal action against those tarnishing my name, but for now, I’m focused on my activities like reading and writing.”
El-Rufai also hinted at a return to politics in the near future, expressing his desire to continue serving the people of Kaduna State. “I will continue to serve the people. You don’t need to hold a position in government to serve. We are still working with like-minded individuals who genuinely want to serve the people, not those seeking to enrich themselves.”
The former governor disclosed his plan to re-enter politics in 2027, saying, “I intend to return to politics in 2027 after completing my studies. There is no retirement in politics. By the will of Allah, we will return and continue serving the people.”
Reflecting on his time in office, El-Rufai reaffirmed his commitment to public service, stating, “I always say that whenever the former governors of Kaduna State and other leaders decide to take an oath swearing with the Qur’an that they never took people’s money, I’m also ready to swear. This is because I know that I didn’t go into public service to steal or take people’s money. I joined politics only to serve the people of Kaduna State; I didn’t come to look for money.”
In closing, El-Rufai reiterated his faith in divine intervention, saying, “I already prayed two Raka’at on Friday night, leaving everything to Allah, seeking His judgment. This is why I’m not saying much about the issue.”
As El-Rufai faces ongoing scrutiny, his statements serve as a bold defense of his tenure and a reflection of his intention to remain engaged in public life.CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶️▶️
