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We Warned Buhari Not To Appoint Alhassan, But He Didn’t Listen – El-Rufai

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7 years ago

September 8, 2017

Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai

Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari was warned not to appoint Aisha Alhassan as a minister but he refused.

This comes after Alhassan pledged loyalty to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

El-Rufai lambasted the Minister of Women Affairs for being disloyal to the President, adding that she was never a Buhari supporter but a loyalist of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, according to a report by Punch.

Speaking further to State House Correspondents at the Villa on Friday, El-Rufai said Alhassan did not also vote for Buhari during the APC presidential primary.

He advised Nigerians not to be surprised or shocked at her outburst. He added that as a person, she has the right to express her political views but the decision to retain or sack her lies with the President.

He, however, said her retention or otherwise as a cabinet minister should be at the discretion of the President.