Former Governor of Kaduna state. Nasir EL- Rufai has countered Nuru Ribadu. National Security Adviser (NSA) Denial that while he served as Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, he discredited President Bola Tinubu and other top politicians.
Nasir EL- Rufai publicly backed Naja’atu Muhammad, leader of the Northern Star in her claims in a viral video on TikTok stating that her allegations against Ribadu were accurate. He stressed that Ribadu must have serious Amnesia since he denied the allegations and demanded a public apology and retraction from Muhammad through his lawyer.Ahmed Raji.
Political Memory and Accountability: El-Rufai Challenges Ribadu’s Denial in Power Struggle Over Past Statements
As evidence, EL- Rufai shared a screenshot of an old newspaper article that supported Muhammad’s claims and mentioned that the record of proceedings in the senate and the Federal Executive council in 2007 would confirm Ribadu’s statements.
He emphasized that history remains an unrelenting witness in matters of governance and public trust.
However, Muhammad has refused to apologize stating that her comments were based on public facts record and she would not compromise her position to appease Ribadu. The controversy has intensified the debate about politically memory accountability and power dynamics in Nigeria.
As the debate over political memory and accountability intensifies, El-Rufai’s challenge to Ribadu’s denial underscores the enduring impact of historical records in governance. With both sides standing firm, the controversy continues to shape Nigeria’s political discourse, highlighting the power dynamics at play.
.. story by Akpa Evelyn Ogbene
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