Disregard El-Rufai’s statements on presidential ambition – Ribadu

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu has asked Nigerians to disregard Nasir El-Rufai’s recent statements about him.

While appearing on Arise TV on February 24, El-Rufai alleged that Ribadu orchestrated attacks against him as part of his 2031 presidency project.

“This project of destroy Nasir el-Rufai is Nuhu Ribadu’s conception. He is the architect and builder of that project.

“He is the one working with Uba Sani to implement it. So far, it has been frustrating for them,” El-Rufai had said.

Responding, Ribadu shared that he never discussed running for president in 2031 with anyone, adding that he is too preoccupied to engage in a media fight with El-Rufai.

“If my silence wouldn’t risk being construed as consent, I would have ignored him. I am too preoccupied with my current assignment as to get into a media fight with Nasir El-Rufai or anyone else.

“Despite the incessant baiting and attacks, I have never spoken ill of Nasir on record anywhere. This is out of respect for our past association and our respective families. I will not start today.

“I however urge the public to disregard El-rufai’s statements against me.

“For the avoidance of doubt, I want to put it on record that I have never discussed running for president in 2031 with anybody.

“All my focus and energy are geared completely towards the advancement of Nigeria and the success of the President Tinubu administration.

“I therefore ask Nasir El-Rufai to allow me face my onerous national assignment just as I do not bother myself with his own affairs,” Ribadu stated.