“I can swear I never stole a kobo from the government coffers” – El-Rufai

El-Rufai has expressed his willingness to take an oath to affirm his innocence, stating, “I can swear I never stole a kobo from the government coffers.” He refuted claims that his administration took loans for personal gain, highlighting that the funds obtained were utilized for developmental purposes within the state.

The governor further emphasized his modest lifestyle, revealing that he became governor with just one house on Danja Road at Ungwan Sarki. He affirmed that this remains his only property and clarified that he did not construct lavish mansions or engage in extravagant purchases.

El-Rufai challenged his predecessors to come forward and take a similar oath, specifically with the Qur’an, to attest that they also did not misappropriate Kaduna’s resources during their respective tenures.

“I can swear I never stole a kobo from the government coffers. For those that say we took loans, they should look, look at their money on the ground. We didn’t collect this loan and run away to Dubai to buy houses or go to Jabi Road to build a mansion so that we can sleep well, that is not how we are.

I became governor of Kaduna with only one house on Danja Road at Ungwan Sarki. Now am finishing to the glory of God, that is the only house I have. I didn’t build any mansion, I don’t need it.

I didn’t steal anybody’s money and I am challenging everyone that governed this state to also come out and swear with the Qur’an that, when they governed the state, they didn’t steal a kobo of Kaduna resource that is not their entitlement”, he said