The Muslim Rights Concern Group, MURIC, has vehemently opposed the ongoing investigation into the financial activities of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, alleging the misappropriation of N423 billion state funds during his tenure.
Following the submission of a report by an ad hoc committee established by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to probe the finances, loans, and contracts awarded under El-Rufai’s administration, the committee implicated the ex-governor and some of his appointees in the alleged embezzlement of the said funds.
Expressing their discontent with the probe, MURIC issued a statement on Thursday, condemning the move as ‘ill-advised’ and suggesting ulterior motives behind it.
The group emphasized that those advocating for the investigation were not driven by a pursuit of justice for stolen funds but rather by political vendetta, aimed at tarnishing El-Rufai’s reputation using false accusations and manipulated data.
“The special committee’s recommendation to probe the former governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, is a misguided action,” stated the group in their statement, casting doubt on the legitimacy and intentions of the investigative process.
“MURIC received the news with a pinch of salt. There can be no clean motive behind the attempt. Those who want to probe El-Rufai are not looking for stolen money.
It is political vendetta. They are out to stain Mallam’s good name using falsehood, manipulations and manufactured figures as their weapons. It is unsavory, laughable and preposterous. It is an ill-advised move.”
“The current administration in Kaduna will do well to concentrate on building on the enviable achievements of the former governor instead of digging pits for his predecessor.
“Introducing politics of bitterness to Kaduna State is alien to the political culture and tradition laid down by the great Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto.”
“Any attempt to de-market El-Rufai today is an attempt at undermining the possibility of a continued handshake across the Niger which was characterized by the North-South-West alliance in the February 2023 election.
“El-Rufai’s role in making the alliance a fait accompli gave Kaduna State special prominence. Therefore, only those who do not wish Kaduna State and, by extension, the North, well can promote the idea of probing El-Rufai.”
“Any attempt by Kaduna lawmakers to shake the status quo is politically naïve, myopic and kindergarten. Kaduna politicians should stop searching for a needle in a whole collection of haystacks.” #MURIC
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