Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has responded to allegations made by former presidential aide Reno Omokri, describing him and other enablers of the Bola Tinubu government as shameless.
The erstwhile Kaduna State governor in a post on twitter accused Omokri and other enablers of the Renewed Hope administration of using propaganda to build infrastructure, combat insecurity and address economic issues in the land.
Omokri had accused El-Rufai of playing a major role in the killings of Southern Kaduna Christians. However, El-Rufai reacted after Imran U. Wakili shared a post on along with a photo of both men. Wakili’s message highlighted the importance of mentorship and the opportunities it provides.
Wakili wrote: “The greatest thing a mentor can offer is the freedom, recognition, and opportunities you need to succeed in life, far more valuable than money.
“A former minister who noticed you when you were unknown and helped you build a reputation has already given you everything. Unfortunately, wisdom has nothing to do with age!”
In response, El-Rufai, through his verified handle @elrufai, said: “Please Imran, let them be.
“They are PR consultants and online influencers. It is a new profession thriving in the Renewed Hope era because propaganda can build infrastructure, eliminate insecurity and address our economic challenges.
“The only qualifications needed to be on the payroll are (1) moral flexibility, (2) total shamelessness, (3) selective amnesia, (4) wretched upbringing and (5) intense craving for quick and easy money. The future doesn’t matter. Integrity is debatable. Truth is out!!”
Meanwhile, Omokri made further accusations against El-Rufai. He claimed that the former governor admitted several times to paying off armed herdsmen while in office.
He also alleged: “Nasir el-Rufai’s government was indicted in the Zaria Shiite massacre of Saturday, December 12, 2015, where 438 Shiite men, women, children and infants were slaughtered in one of Africa’s worst human rights violations.
“Additionally, Mr. El-Rufai was specifically cited for demolishing the homes of his political opponents in Kaduna.
“Finally, his reckless utterances against Christians, whereby on Saturday, January 27, 2013, he insulted Jesus Christ, and on Friday, January 18, 2019, when he said, ‘Even if I bring the Pope, Christians will never vote for me.’”
The exchange between the two continues to generate reactions, with supporters on both sides engaging in heated debates online.
