The Presidency has appealed to Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna state, to return to the fold.
This comes after El-Rufai’s recent criticisms of the Tinubu-led government.
Daniel Bwala, a media aide to President Bola Tinubu made the plea on Thursday via the social media platform X.
Recall that following criticisms by the former Kaduna governor, Bwala reached out to El-Rufai, reminding him that he was one of the key figures who campaigned for the president in 2023.
Bwala questioned El-Rufai’s motives, suggesting that his actions were driven by a desire for vengeance rather than patriotism.
El-Rufai responded by stating that he had never sought a position in Tinubu’s government and that his criticisms were aimed at the “tragedy” within the party. He also accused some individuals of being “political mercenaries” who defend the government’s actions without question.
In a fresh response, Bwala urged El-Rufai to resolve his grievances within the party and return home.
His words:
“Still my senior brother @elrufai , I am sure you don’t need anyone to tell you about my respect and admiration for you, not just for your brilliance , but also as one of the brightest we have from the northern extraction. I am not stating it for the first time today and you know that.
“My worry however is the motive behind your statements and actions; they are not borne out of patriotism, but need for vengeance. The opposition see that singular element of vengeance as a veritable tool for your recruitment .
“With respect, I am not a latter day Asiwaju supporter. We both played our roles in his emergence as candidate of the party ahead of 2023 elections. And before then, whilst you were from the CPC extraction of APC, I was from the ACN, which explains why I worked with Comrade Oshiomhole when he chaired the party amongst other things to protect the interest of Asiwaju whom at the time you people vowed to retire from politics.
“I still think you don’t need all these melodramatic activities or a vengeance mission. Come back and resolve whatever you think is your grievances like a dignified man that you are.
“Our party APC as of today remains the only organized party with identifiable structures across the country. So if you are looking for any symbol of democracy, it is still in your party.
“Please senior, come home; you have toiled all nights.”
