Human rights activist, Mahdi Shehu has exposed former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai in response to his recent comments on national security strategies.

El-Rufai had criticized Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu for allegedly making payments to bandits.

However, Shehu in response said:

“Is this not the same El-Rufai who once admitted to paying compensation and gifts to armed groups, yet now condemns others for using material inducement as part of security management simply because he is no longer in the corridors of power?”

“Has El-Rufai forgotten that between 2015 and 2023, under Buhari’s government where he was a key figure, insecurity and reckless security spending became the order of the day? Has he forgotten that under his former boss, insecurity reached its peak despite trillions being spent in the name of fighting insurgency?”

“Throughout the entire interview with Seun, El-Rufai’s remarks were marked by anger, bitterness, and vindictiveness, reflecting serious lapses in judgment. It would appear that even the passage of time will not heal Nasiru’s self inflicting deep seated lacerations.”

“If Nuhu Ribadu and Governor Uba Sani are guilty of what El-Rufai accuses them of, then El-Rufai is far guiltier, given his more than 20 years in the corridors of power. We should wait until Uba Sani completes his tenure and then compare his record with El-Rufai’s to know who the real villain is.”

“Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.”