By Newsmata
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has again taken a swipe at his detractors, stating that some of them sent him congratulatory messages on his 65th birthday only because President Bola Tinubu did, the Vanguard reports.
El-Rufai, a former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, turned 65 on February 16, 2025.
“I want to thank everyone that sent me their prayers and best wishes, including those that didn’t want to until President Tinubu’s message shamed them into action,” the ex-governor, who has been critical of his party APC, wrote on X.
“May the Almighty God accept our prayers and continue to shower his blessings on us and our people.”
Expressing his appreciation, he stated, “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 acknowledgement or response by me, hence this message.”
Speaking further, he also noted his efforts to acknowledge each message but admitted he may have missed some unintentionally.
“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 all. If I didn’t with yours, please forgive me. It is an omission of the head, not of the heart,” he pleaded.
El-Rufai prayed that he would continue to enjoy good health, happiness and prosperity “in a Nigeria that flourishes as a beacon of progressive governance, democracy and equal opportunity for all.”