The ex-Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, is saying he didn’t steal money while in office and he’s willing to swear on the Qur’an.
El-Rufai mentioned this during a Hausa program on Freedom Radio in Kaduna earlier today.
He clarified that he was happy with what he had, even before becoming governor.
Don’t forget that his administration was accused by the Kaduna State House of Assembly of embezzling more than N423 billion during his time in office.
The ex-governor and his pals are saying the allegations are false and they’re being unfairly targeted by the Assembly and the state government.
El-Rufai also said he’s ready to swear on the Quran, just like other governors, to prove they didn’t misuse public funds.
He said,
“I was quiet to see how things would turn out, but for me, I always ask God to help me in whatever I do in life because, as a human being, I always try not to do anything wrong or betray the people’s trust.
“I always say that whenever the former governors of Kaduna State and other leaders decide to take an oath swearing with the Quran that they never took people’s money, I’m also ready to swear.
This is because I know that I didn’t go into public service to steal or take people’s money. I joined politics only to serve the people of Kaduna State.
I didn’t come to look for money, because I give glory to God that I’m content with what I had even before becoming governor.
Yet, we were accused of misappropriation of funds during our tenure without being given a specific area where the money went missing or who took it.
“Yet they are going after my allies by inviting them to the ICPC and EFCC with the intention of tarnishing their names.
As for me, I had already prayed two Raka’at on Friday night, leaving everything to God, seeking His judgment. This is why I’m not saying much about the issue.”