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Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasiru El-Rufai has denied allegation of stealing public funds while he served as Kaduna State Governor.

To prove his innocence, the former Governor said he can swear by the Holy Qur’an that he did not steal public funds while in office. He, therefore, challenged his predecessors and other leaders to do the same.

This is even as the former FCT, Abuja Minister announced plans to return to politic in 2027.

El-Rufai stated that he took a break from politics by would return after he must have finished his studies.

The former Governor disclosed this in Hausa during a live programme on Freedom Radio Kaduna. He stated that he joined politics to serve the people and not to enrich himself.

El-Rufai insisted that he was financially contented before becoming Governor of Kaduna State.

He said, “I did not go into politics to steal money. 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,  ruled Kaduna State as Governor between 2015 and 2023.

However, he has since leaving office been accused of misappropriating State fund as Governor by his successor.

But reacting, the former Governor described the allegation as a smear campaign. He noted that his aides were being targeted by anti-corruption agencies.

“My aides are being invited by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. However, there is no evidence showing where money went missing or who took it,” he added.

El-Rufai, however, said he has left everything to Allah’s judgment and has prayed for guidance in all his actions.

The former Governor also disclosed that he has directed his lawyers to take legal action against those tarnishing his image.

He said, “I am not worried. I know I never took money that belonged to the people. And I will remain focused on my personal activities, like reading and writing.”

The former Minister also announced his plans to return to politics in 2027. This, he, however, said, is after completing his studies. He, therefore, reaffirmed that his focus remains on serving the people.

“There is no retirement in politics. By the will of Allah, we will return and continue serving the people,” he concluded.

 

source: The Nation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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