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

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Posted: August 31, 2024 at 6:11 pm, Updated: August 31, 2024 at 6:11 pm

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai

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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.

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,

“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.”

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:

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

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

He continued,

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

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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