”I’ve never discussed running for president in 2031. Allow me to face my job” – Ribadu to El-Rufai
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has urged the public to disregard the remarks made against him by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, during an interview on Arise TV on February 24.
In the interview, El-Rufai alleged that Ribadu was behind attacks against him as part of a plan for a 2031 presidential bid.
Responding in a statement, Ribadu denied ever discussing a 2031 presidential run with anyone. He added that he has no intention of engaging in a dispute with El-Rufai or anyone else, as he remains focused on his duties.
“This project of destroy Nasir el-Rufai is Nuhu Ribadu’s conception. He is the architect and builder of that project. He is the one working with Uba Sani to implement it. So far, it has been frustrating for them.
Somebody wants to destroy my reputation. Why? Nuhu Ribadu wants to be president in 2031. He has to eliminate every northerner that he thinks is on the radar.
In fact, what they have resorted to doing is to call low level people and some of my officials to say ‘implicate el-Rufai and your problems will go away’. This is what ICPC has become.
Uba Sani and Nuhu Ribadu are not my friends. They were my friends at some point but not anymore.”
