El-Rufai Withdraws Interest in Ministerial Role, Gives Reasons 

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Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has given reasons for his alleged withdrawal of interest to serve as a minister under President Bola Tinubu.

 

He was also said to have recommended Jafaru Ibrahim Sani who served as commissioner in three ministries – Local Government, Education and Environment in Kaduna State – as his replacement.

 

The report came following the move by the Senate not to confirm El-Rufai, and two other nominees – Stella Okotete from Delta State and Sani A Danladi from Taraba State.

 

 

Recall that the Senate under Senator Godswill Akpabio, as the President, confirmed 45 out of 48 nominees submitted by Tinubu.

 

The Red legislative Chamber said El-Rufai, Okotete, and Danladi were not confirmed due to security checks.

 

But, a report on Friday quoting sources in the Presidency said the ex-governor, who is a staunch supporter of the President, has declined the offer to serve as a minister in the administration.

 

El-Rufai reportedly assured Tinubu that he will continue to contribute his quota to national development as a private citizen.

 

The report said the former governor “needed time to focus on his doctorate programme at a university in The Netherlands” and assured the president that he would find Sani “very useful and resourceful” in the government.

 

 

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