Appointments: I did not ask anyone to die –El-Rufai
Gov Nasir El-Rufai
Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai,
said he has watched with consternation the
misrepresentation of the comments he made
during the question and answer segment of
the Kaduna State Government Town Hall
meeting of Saturday, 17 October 2015.
These monthly meetings reflect Malam El-
Rufai’s strong belief in engagement with the
public; to report on the government’s
activities and plans and obtain feedback,
criticisms and comment.
A statement by his media aide, Mr Samuel
Aruwan said “As the video clip clearly shows,
El-Rufai did not ask any one to die. Not over
appointments or anything. He was emphatic
about the need for frank talk, explaining that:
“All of us in the Kaduna State Government
have sworn with the Quran; Christians with the
Holy Bible to do justice and we will do justice.
“We better stand and tell ourselves the truth.
Everyone knows the truth. No matter the
noise, the truth is constant. And as I stand
here, no matter who you are, I will face you
and tell you the truth. If you don’t want to
hear the truth, you can climb Kufena Hills and
jump.”
Aruwan said “Only the reporter of one
newspaper, the Sunday Vanguard, inserted the
word “die” into what was an avalanche of
fabrication dressed as a direct quote. Malam
El-Rufai addressed the audience largely in
Hausa, but translation into English cannot be
a cover for fabrication.
According to him “We have therefore written
to Vanguard to seek a retraction and suitable
apology. Their reporter was not even at the
event, although he has been fervent in trying
to use his “stories” as a vehicle for his
prejudices, in a state like Kaduna that has
suffered terribly from incitement and reckless
passions.
“Everyone knows that Malam El-Rufai is frank
and forthright in his views. But even a man of
strong opinions deserves accurate reportage.
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Gov Nasir El-Rufai
Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai,
said he has watched with consternation the
misrepresentation of the comments he made
during the question and answer segment of
the Kaduna State Government Town Hall
meeting of Saturday, 17 October 2015.
These monthly meetings reflect Malam El-
Rufai’s strong belief in engagement with the
public; to report on the government’s
activities and plans and obtain feedback,
criticisms and comment.
A statement by his media aide, Mr Samuel
Aruwan said “As the video clip clearly shows,
El-Rufai did not ask any one to die. Not over
appointments or anything. He was emphatic
about the need for frank talk, explaining that:
“All of us in the Kaduna State Government
have sworn with the Quran; Christians with the
Holy Bible to do justice and we will do justice.
“We better stand and tell ourselves the truth.
Everyone knows the truth. No matter the
noise, the truth is constant. And as I stand
here, no matter who you are, I will face you
and tell you the truth. If you don’t want to
hear the truth, you can climb Kufena Hills and
jump.”
Aruwan said “Only the reporter of one
newspaper, the Sunday Vanguard, inserted the
word “die” into what was an avalanche of
fabrication dressed as a direct quote. Malam
El-Rufai addressed the audience largely in
Hausa, but translation into English cannot be
a cover for fabrication.
According to him “We have therefore written
to Vanguard to seek a retraction and suitable
apology. Their reporter was not even at the
event, although he has been fervent in trying
to use his “stories” as a vehicle for his
prejudices, in a state like Kaduna that has
suffered terribly from incitement and reckless
passions.
“Everyone knows that Malam El-Rufai is frank
and forthright in his views. But even a man of
strong opinions deserves accurate reportage.
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