Those in power uncomfortable with my return – El-Rufai

By Lawrence Agbo

Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has said that the political war to overthrow the current government has only just begun and that people in authority are uncomfortable about his return to Nigeria.

El-Rufai made the remarks during an interview with BBC Hausa, on Friday.

“As I return home some people will not be able to sleep. All these efforts to stop me at the airport was an empty threat. they know better.

“They prefer that I stay abroad and not return. They know that if we are in Nigeria, we will organize to remove them. And that is what will happen, God willing,” he said.

“I even feel more energized when there is this kind of political struggle,” he added.

The former governor states that if the government had any allegations against him, they should prove it and he is ready to honour the call anytime.

“You know, when that government came, I was among the few people who came out and told her we would oppose it and remove it.

There was nothing I did not say,” he stated.

“If they had anything against me like they claim to have against others, the matter would have long been settled.

“But even if you want to accuse me, make sure you prove the accusation. I am waiting; whoever invites me, I will go,” he said.

He stated that his disagreement with the current administration was based on differences in objectives.

“Our objectives are what differ, because when I stood with this government or when I stood with the party, what we are seeing now is not what we saw then.

“They have changed. If your objectives are different from mine, then we should part ways peacefully. Everyone should go and do their own thing. No fight,” he said.