Nasir El-Rufai revealed that Pastor Tunde Bakare was instrumental in his entry into politics, introducing him to former President Muhammadu Buhari. He criticized the ruling APC for neglecting loyal members and commodifying governance. Following his resignation from the APC, El-Rufai plans to join the Social Democratic Party and emphasized the importance of informing Bakare about his political departure.
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, disclosed in a recent interview that his entry into politics was facilitated by Pastor Tunde Bakare. El-Rufai noted that Bakare, a founding member of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), introduced him to former President Muhammadu Buhari. Contrary to public belief, El-Rufai emphasized that his affiliation with the APC was primarily due to Bakare’s influence and not Buhari’s.
Following his recent resignation from the APC, El-Rufai expressed discontent with the ruling party for neglecting vital issues that align with its core principles. He accused the party of commodifying governance, stating, “the government is commercialized, everything has a price tag.” Furthermore, he expressed frustration that loyal party members have been overlooked in favor of new appointments that favor individuals from Lagos.
El-Rufai deemed the current state of the APC as dead and expressed regret, stating that he needed to inform Pastor Tunde Bakare about his departure from the party, given that Bakare was instrumental in his initial recruitment into the APC. He further mentioned that he sought Buhari’s blessings for his departure, to which the former president complied. El-Rufai concluded by recognizing Buhari’s transition into a paternal role within the political landscape, collecting his blessings for their future endeavors.
In summary, Nasir El-Rufai articulated how his political journey began with the guidance of Pastor Tunde Bakare. He raised concerns about the current state of the APC, criticizing the party for prioritizing financial interests over its foundational values and neglecting dedicated members. As he transitions to the Social Democratic Party, he expressed the significance of acknowledging Bakare’s role in his political career and sought blessings from Buhari for his departure from the ruling party.
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