Klinsman slams El-rufai over attacks on Tinubu, APC

Klinsman slams El-rufai over attacks on Tinubu, APC

 APC chieftain and policy analyst from Anambra State, Pharmacist Ikeagwuonwu Chinedu Klinsmann, has blasted former Kaduna Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over his recent public criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC-led administration. In a statement in Abuja, Klinsmann described El-Rufai’s attacks as baseless, hypocritical and a desperate attempt to regain political relevance after being sidelined by the current administration.Reacting to El-Rufai’s assertion that the Tinubu government is a “disaster” and that it would take a “miracle” for the President to win re-election in 2027, Klinsmann said: “El-Rufai’s outburst is not borne out of patriotism or principle – it is the bitter cry of a man whose political entitlement has justly been denied. His comments reek of envy and personal frustration.” According to Klinsmann, the former Governor’s anger stems from his failed ambition to secure a ministerial position, a failure largely attributed to national security concerns flagged by the DSS and NSA, which ultimately led to the Senate’s rejection of his nomination.Klinsmann warned Nigerians to take El-Rufai’s criticisms with caution, highlighting his notorious history of betrayal, opportunism, and self-serving politics. “This is a man who has turned against every benefactor and ally he ever had. He did it to President Obasanjo, to Atiku Abubakar, to Buhari, and now he is doing it to Tinubu. El-Rufai’s loyalty lies only with himself,” he said. Citing former President Obasanjo’s memoirs, Klinsmann reminded Nigerians that Obasanjo once referred to El-Rufai as suffering from “small man syndrome” and incapable of sustained loyalty to anyone or anything except himself.He also questioned El-Rufai’s sudden alignment with opposition elements like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi – men he once derided with insults and accusations. “Today, El-Rufai is forming a so-called political coalition with people he once vilified, called clowns, Nollywood actors, and tribal bigots. What changed? Nothing, except his desperation,” Klinsmann stated. Klinsmann said El-Rufai’s so-called All Democratic Alliance (ADA) is nothing more than a gathering of politically displaced persons fueled by bitterness and mutual resentment toward President Tinubu. “After El-Rufai ran – or was shown the exit – from the APC, he first pitched his tent with the Social Democratic Party (SDP). But in a couple of weeks, he went on to champion the formation of ADA. This betrays the height of his frustration, the depth of his desperation, and width of his capriciousness,” stated Klinsmann. Turning to El-Rufai’s tenure as Governor, Klinsmann said no Nigerian should take lessons in good governance from a man whose rule was marred by division, bloodshed, and corruption. In contrast, Klinsmann praised President Tinubu’s performance so far, citing landmark reforms in the economy, infrastructure, and the anti-corruption fight. He pointed to Tinubu’s commissioning of the 300-bed Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital and other projects in Kaduna, noting that the administration has recorded over 4,000 EFCC convictions in 2024 alone. “President Tinubu is focused on rebuilding Nigeria. El-Rufai is focused on rebuilding his ego. Nigerians can see the difference,” he remarked.He urged Nigerians to disregard El-Rufai’s divisive rhetoric and support the President’s vision for a stronger, united Nigeria. He called on the EFCC and relevant agencies to immediately investigate El-Rufai’s financial records and hold him accountable. “It is time to end the culture of impunity. El-Rufai must not be allowed to weaponize lies and bigotry for political gain. The law must take its course,” Klinsmann said.

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 - NigerianEye
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