The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has refuted the allegations made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that he is behind a plot to destroy his reputation because of his 2031 Presidential ambition.
TheNewsGuru reports that the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, during an interview with Arise TV on Monday, also alleged that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu is nurturing a presidential ambition for 2031.
According to El-Rufai, Ribadu is collaborating with Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to destroy his image
In response, Ribadu, a former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), released a statement on Monday night via his social media page, dismissing the claims as he stressed that he has never spoken ill of El-Rufai anywhere or with anyone.
Ribadu statement read: “My attention has been drawn to the interview granted by Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State Monday evening.
“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.
“I therefore ask Nasir El-Rufai to allow me face my onerous national assignment just as I do not bother myself with his own affairs.”