Former Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has spoken out about his current detention, revealing that he bears no resentment towards those who have chosen to remain silent or distance themselves from him. In a statement titled "My Relationships and the Aftermath," El-Rufai expressed his thoughts on the matter, stating that he would not judge anyone for their choices. He emphasized that his actions have always been guided by his Islamic faith, Arewa upbringing, personal values, and conscience.
El-Rufai's statement comes as a surprise to many, given that he has reportedly spent 220 days in detention. The former governor said that he had always stood by people and causes he believed in, even in difficult circumstances and at considerable personal cost. He added that his actions were never driven by expectations of praise, gratitude, or reciprocity, but by his conviction that he was doing what was right.
The former governor also acknowledged that those he had supported in the past were entitled to make their own choices when circumstances changed. He said that some might choose to speak in his support, while others could remain silent or distance themselves from relationships they previously shared. El-Rufai stressed that their reasons were their own, and he would not judge them merely because their response differed from what others or even he might have expected.
Reflecting on his experience, El-Rufai noted that difficult circumstances often revealed the nature of relationships. He added that the events of the past few months might lead him to reconsider some of his associations. The former governor said that adversity had a way of illuminating relationships and that he could "quietly and without regret" reassess certain relationships and consider the expectations placed on people who look up to him.
El-Rufai, however, emphasized that his reassessment should not be construed as condemnation or reproach. He maintained that he had no regrets about standing by people or causes whenever he believed it was the right thing to do. The former governor said that he would rather remain faithful to the principles that had guided his conduct than allow the actions of others to alter those principles.
On the issue of perceived injustice, ingratitude, or injury against him, El-Rufai said that he was not seeking revenge or retribution. He stated that ultimate accountability belonged to Almighty Allah, and he left that judgment to Him, in this world and in the Hereafter. El-Rufai added that everyone would eventually have to live with the choices they made, while posterity would form its own judgment.
El-Rufai's statement concluded with a message of peace and conscience. He said that his only concern was to remain at peace with his conscience and, above all, with Almighty Allah. The former governor's words have sparked a range of reactions, with many praising his integrity and commitment to his principles.
Key points
- El-Rufai holds no grudge against those who remain silent or distance themselves from him during his detention.
- The former governor's actions were guided by his Islamic faith, Arewa upbringing, personal values, and conscience.
- El-Rufai is not seeking revenge or retribution for perceived injustice, ingratitude, or injury against him.
