Nasir El-Rufai Shrugs Off Criticisms, Declares ‘What Will Be, Will Be

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• Nasir El-Rufai has dismissed criticism and insults on social media, stating that public reactions will not change his stance or actions, emphasising that “what will be, will be.”
• In his posts, El-Rufai criticised the Nigerian political class for harbouring envy, which he views as an “incurable disease” affecting political dynamics and leadership.
• El-Rufai’s remarks highlight his frustration with the political environment in Nigeria and his belief that overcoming envy among politicians is crucial for the country’s progress.

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Nasir El-Rufai Shrugs Off Criticisms, Declares ‘What Will Be, Will Be’

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has dismissed criticisms and insults directed at him over his social media posts.

On Saturday, El-Rufai addressed his critics, saying that their negative reactions would not change the outcome of his statements. In a post on X, titled “POLITICS & PUBLIC SERVICE?” he quoted Julius Caesar: “veni, vidi, vici” (I came, I saw, I conquered).

El-Rufai wrote,

[quotation]“Interpret, mis-interpret or re-interpret any posts, by me or any others, as you wish. I frankly don’t give a damn. Abuse and insult with no basis—pass your judgment in ignorance and bigotry. Nothing will change. What will be, will be, in sha Allah.”[/quotation]

This statement follows El-Rufai’s recent remarks about envy within Nigeria’s political class.

He described envy as an ‘incurable disease’ and questioned whether it could be eradicated among politicians.

POLITICS & PUBLIC SERVICE?:
“veni, vidi, vici” – Julius Caesar

Interpret, mis-interpret or re-interpret any posts, by me or any others, as you wish. I frankly don’t give a damn.

Abuse and insult with no basis. By all means, pass your judgment in ignorance and…

— Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai (@elrufai) August 31, 2024

In his reflections, El-Rufai quoted U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, saying:

[quotation]“NONE of us has to fail for ALL of us to succeed. And in unity there is strength.”[/quotation]

He related this quote to Nigeria’s situation, suggesting that envy causes individuals to wish for others’ failures.

He continued,

[quotation]“Envy is prevalent among key players in our political system. It often targets those with competence, capacity, and commitment—qualities that others may lack.”[/quotation]

El-Rufai expressed doubt about the possibility of curing this ‘incurable disease’ of envy among Nigerian politicians.

He concluded with a call for the political class to confront and address envy if Nigeria is to achieve its potential greatness.

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El-Rufai’s remarks highlight ongoing tensions and personal reflections on the challenges facing Nigeria’s political landscape.