Former Kaduna governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has once again criticized political actors, stating that he refuses to be a “Nollywood actor in governance.” His remarks follow recent clashes with members of President Bola Tinubu’s administration after he accused the APC of deviating from its principles.
El-Rufai, who previously declared he no longer recognizes the APC, was questioned by presidential aide Daniel Bwala on whether his stance would have been different if he were part of Tinubu’s cabinet. In response, el-Rufai insisted he would remain critical of the party regardless of his position.
On Saturday, he reiterated his position via X (formerly Twitter), responding to a post praising his transparency. A social media user, @irahabib, noted that politicians may avoid working with el-Rufai due to his straightforwardness. El-Rufai replied, “I don’t know how to pretend. Being a Nollywood actor in governance is for some others, not some of us.”
His latest remarks have fueled further political discourse, with some supporting his stance and others accusing him of bitterness over his exclusion from Tinubu’s government. The ongoing rift highlights deeper divisions within the ruling party as key figures continue to engage in public disputes.
Former Kaduna governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has once again criticized political actors, stating that he refuses to be a “Nollywood actor in governance.” His remarks follow recent clashes with members of President Bola Tinubu’s administration after he accused the APC of deviating from its principles.
El-Rufai, who previously declared he no longer recognizes the APC, was questioned by presidential aide Daniel Bwala on whether his stance would have been different if he were part of Tinubu’s cabinet. In response, el-Rufai insisted he would remain critical of the party regardless of his position.
On Saturday, he reiterated his position via X (formerly Twitter), responding to a post praising his transparency. A social media user, @irahabib, noted that politicians may avoid working with el-Rufai due to his straightforwardness. El-Rufai replied, “I don’t know how to pretend. Being a Nollywood actor in governance is for some others, not some of us.”
His latest remarks have fueled further political discourse, with some supporting his stance and others accusing him of bitterness over his exclusion from Tinubu’s government.
