In a fiery exchange of words, Bashir El-Rufai, the son of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has slammed Governor Uba Sani over his claims that the El-Rufai administration is responsible for Kaduna State’s debt profile. This comes after Governor Sani accused the former governor of plunging the state into staggering debt.
Governor Sani, speaking at a public event on Saturday, alleged that the El-Rufai administration left the state burdened with a debt of $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities. These figures were shocking to many, as they highlighted the financial challenges that the state is facing.
However, Bashir El-Rufai did not take these accusations lightly. In a scathing response on social media, he called Governor Sani “wholly incompetent” and accused him of spreading false information. El-Rufai vehemently denied the claims made by Governor Sani, stating that they are baseless and misleading.
Furthermore, El-Rufai defended his father’s administration, stating that they worked tirelessly to develop Kaduna State and ensure its progress. He highlighted the various projects implemented during the El-Rufai era, ranging from infrastructure development to educational reforms.
El-Rufai further asserted that the debt burden faced by the state is a result of long-standing financial mismanagement and inadequate revenue generation strategies. He called on Governor Sani to focus on finding sustainable solutions to the economic challenges rather than engaging in blame games.
The war of words between El-Rufai’s son and Governor Sani has stirred a debate among the residents of Kaduna State. Many are demanding transparency and accountability from the current government in regards to the state’s debt profile. They believe that the management of public funds should be a priority and should not be undermined by political bickering.
As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen if Governor Sani will respond to the accusations leveled against him by Bashir El-Rufai. In the meantime, the citizens of Kaduna State anxiously await concrete actions to tackle the state’s debt burden and ensure a sustainable and prosperous future.
