Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s birthday message to him embarrassed his critics.
El-Rufai, who recently distanced himself from the All Progressives Congress (APC), had accused the party of lacking internal democracy under Tinubu’s leadership. He claimed that the party’s organs had not convened in the past two years, coinciding with Tinubu’s tenure, and declared that he no longer recognized the APC.
Despite his criticisms, Tinubu sent him a birthday message on February 16, 2025, commending the former governor.
Reacting on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, El-Rufai suggested that Tinubu’s message forced some of his critics to acknowledge his birthday.
MONDAY MESSAGE: It has been about a week since many friends, associates, and admirers sent me various messages and prayers in commemoration of my 65th birthday.
“The prayers and good wishes were quite humbling and gratifying, but far too many and overwhelming for individual acknowledgment or response by me, hence this message.
“I want to thank everyone who sent me their prayers and best wishes, including those who didn’t want to until President Tinubu’s message shamed them into action. May the Almighty God accept our prayers and continue to shower His blessings on us and our people.
“I have tried to repost, retweet, and share all the birthday messages I received, but as an imperfect mortal, I am sure I couldn’t have done so with all. If I didn’t with yours, please forgive me. It is an omission of the head, not of the heart.
“May Almighty Allah grant us even longer life, in good health, happiness, and prosperity, in a Nigeria that flourishes as a beacon of progressive governance, democracy, and equal opportunity for all. Thank you all, and God bless.
Meanwhile, El-Rufai has been engaging with opposition figures, including former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), further fueling speculation about his political future.
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