The former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has come out to defend himself following numerous allegations of corruption under his administration.
El-Rufai states that he is ready to prove his innocence by swearing with holy book, Quran.
Daily Report Nigeria recalls that Nasir El-Rufai, who was the immediate past governor of Kaduna State had been alleged to have embezzled over N423 billion during his eight-year tenure.
Speaking during an Hausa program on Freedom Radio station on Tuesday, October 1, he said;
“I was quiet to see how things would turn out, but for me, I always ask God to help me in whatever I do in life because, as a human being, I always try not to do anything wrong or betray the people’s trust.
I always say that whenever the former governors of Kaduna State and other leaders decide to take an oath swearing with the Quran that they never took people’s money, I’m also ready to swear. This is because I know that I didn’t go into public service to steal or take people’s money. I joined politics only to serve the people of Kaduna State; I didn’t come to look for money, because I give glory to God that I’m content with what I had even before becoming governor. Yet, we were accused of misappropriation of funds during our tenure without being given a specific area where the money went missing or who took it.
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Yet they are going after my allies by inviting them to the ICPC and EFCC with the intention of tarnishing their names. As for me, I had already prayed two Raka’at on Friday night, leaving everything to God, seeking His judgment. This is why I’m not saying much about the issue.” q
According to him, the former governor said he decided to become a governor with the sole intention of serving the people.
