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The Digest:

The Presidency, through aide Bayo Onanuga, has sharply criticized former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai for his comments on President Bola Tinubu. Onanuga dismissed El-Rufai's critique, calling him a "political laggard" and citing significant economic progress under Tinubu's administration.


Key Points:
  • The Presidency, through aide Bayo Onanuga, slammed former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai.
  • Onanuga criticized El-Rufai for his recent comments on President Tinubu’s performance.
  • He accused El-Rufai and other opponents of plotting to remove President Tinubu.
  • Onanuga cited significant economic progress, including a rise in foreign reserves.
  • The aide pointed to increased federal allocations to states as a sign of progress.
  • Onanuga vowed to use El-Rufai's past statements against him during future campaigns.
This public spat highlights the deepening political rift between key figures in the Nigerian political landscape. The exchange underscores the high stakes of the country's economic and political direction and sets the stage for future conflicts.

Sources: Nigerian Tribune, Bayo Onanuga on X



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