Ayobamiji Komolafe 
The immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday vowed to swear with the Quran as he refuted allegations of financial misappropriation during his eight-year tenure as the governor of the state.
El-Rufai who spoke during a Hausa radio program aired on Freedom Radio, Kaduna asserted that his involvement in politics was driven solely by a desire to serve the people.
The former Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister emphasizing that he never entered politics to accumulate wealth or misuse public funds.
El-Rufai dismissed claims made by the Kaduna State House of Assembly, which had indicted his administration for mismanaging over N423 billion. He expressed disappointment over the accusations, noting that there has been no clear evidence presented to show where the funds were allegedly misappropriated or by whom.
The former governor further stated, “I have always prayed for guidance in all I do, and I strive not to betray the trust of the people.
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“Whenever the former governors of Kaduna State and other leaders are ready to swear with the Quran that they never misappropriated public funds, I will join them. I have no fear because I know I never took money that belonged to the people.”
El-Rufai also criticized what he described as a coordinated smear campaign against him, alleging that his associates were being unfairly targeted and summoned by anti-corruption agencies like the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
“I have left everything to God’s judgment. I have prayed and will remain silent on the issue. I have instructed my lawyers to take legal action against those tarnishing my name, but for now, I’m focused on my activities like reading and writing,” he added.
The former governor emphasized that his commitment to serving the people continues, even outside of public office. “You don’t need to hold a position in government to serve.
We are still working with like-minded individuals who genuinely want to serve the people, not those seeking to enrich themselves,” he stated.
El-Rufai also hinted at a possible return to politics in 2027 after completing his studies. “There is no retirement in politics. God willing, we will return and continue serving the people,” he said.
