- The former Kaduna governor supports some of Tinubus reforms but argues that their implementation and sequencing are flawed, affecting economic stability.
- El-Rufai insists that President Tinubu, not the National Assembly, withdrew his ministerial nomination, stating that he has since moved on.
- El-Rufai emphasizes that his involvement in politics is not for financial benefits, asserting that he was already financially secure before entering public office.
Nasir El-Rufai has declared that some of President Tinubu’s policies are wrong.
Photo credit: @officialABAT/@elrufaiSource: TwitterI support some of President Tinubus policies. Many of the economic measures align with standard practices, but the sequencing is flawed. Moreover, the competence of those executing these reforms is questionable. Some policies, in my opinion, are outrightly wrong, he stated.You cannot tackle food inflation by undermining local agriculture. Although food prices may be decreasing, local farmers are suffering because they are being forced to compete with subsidized agricultural imports from Europe and other countries. This is an issue I have raised with senior government officials in private discussions, he added.Clarifying His Ministerial NominationThe idea that the National Assembly rejected me is untrue. The decision was made by the President himself. Either he changed his mind, or some other factors influenced him. Regardless, I have moved on, El-Rufai revealed.El-Rufai: I Am Not in Politics for Personal GainI made money before entering government service. I dont need anything. After serving Kaduna State for eight years, I was exhausted and needed a break. When President Tinubu personally requested me to join his administration, I initially declined but eventually agreed under certain conditions, he explained.At some point, Tinubu either changed his decision or was advised otherwise. I dont dwell on it, and I have moved forward, he concluded.
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