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Covid-19: You don’t have to wish me well — El-Rufai

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6 years ago

April 15, 2020

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The immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has reportedly withdrawn his interest in being part of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. According to report, presidency sources said Mr El-Rufai told President Tinubu at a meeting on Tuesday that he was no longer interested in becoming a minister but would continue to contribute his quota to the development of Nigeria as a private citizen. “He also told the president that he needed time to focus on his doctorate programme at a university in The Netherlands,” a source said. Another insider also said that the former governor suggested a new ministerial nominee — Jafaru Ibrahim Sani — for Kaduna State, saying the President would find him very useful and resourceful. Mr Sani served as commissioner in three ministries in Kaduna State (Local Government Education and Environment) while Mr El-Rufai was governor.

Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai isn’t getting mushy with his infection, and how long it is taking for him to recover.

He just told Nigerians to forget report claiming he is okay–even if they like to believe all things.

The governor, who chaired a meeting of the State Executive Council on Wednesday, described the reports as ‘fake news, adding that he still remains in self-isolation

“I have not been cleared of Covid-19 yet. I will personally announce when I am confirmed negative,” he said while chairing the state executive meeting from isolation on Wednesday, according to the Daily Trust.

“Please ignore all fake news even if they are what you wish for. I am grateful to our team led by the Deputy-Governor for keeping the agenda going without me.”

El-Rufai is the last of the three governors that got infected weeks ago.

Bachi Gov. Bala Mohammed and his PDP counterpart in Oyo, Seyi Makinde, have tested negative after some days in isolation.