Ribadu Plotting To Destroy My Reputation -El-Rufai

Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has accused National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu of plotting to destroy him ahead 2031 Presidential race.

El-Rufai stated this on Monday while featuring on Arise Television interview in Abuja.

He said: “NSA Nuhu Ribadu is working with Governor Uba Sani to destroy my reputation, because he (Ribadu) wants to be president in 2031; he has to eliminate every northerner that he thinks will contest.

The former Minister of FCT also confirmed that he is no longer friend with Ribadu and incumbent Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani.

According to him, Governor Uba Sani is not my friend; NSA Nuhu Ribadu is not my friend. They were my friends at some point, but not anymore.

Meanwhile, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu has dismissed el-Rufai’s allegations.

Ribadu in a swift reaction said he will not engage in media fight with Nasir El-Rufai or anyone else.

His words: “If my silence wouldn’t risk being construed as consent, I would have ignored him. I am too preoccupied with my current assignment as to get into a media fight with Nasir El-Rufai or anyone else.

“Despite the incessant baiting and attacks I have never spoken ill of Nasir on record anywhere. This is out of respect for our past association and our respective families. I will not start today.

“I however urge the public to disregard El-rufai’s statements against me. For the avoidance of doubt, I want to put it on record that I have never discussed running for president in 2031 with anybody. All my focus and energy are geared completely towards the advancement of Nigeria and the success of the President Tinubu administration.”