"What is most worrisome in El Rufai’s conduct is his reckless disrespect for the office and person of the President. In fact, some of his statements, such as his description of the President as the godfather of the oil thieves in the Niger Delta, are not only abusive but also libellous. From all indications, he is still lacking the noble qualities of a statesman. If he could say all the uncharitable things he said about his benefactor, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in his recent book, what could he not say about a political opponent that he and his principals are desperately forging conspiratorial alliances to unseat? Finally, El Rufai is not somebody Nigerians should take seriously. He is not anywhere near the saint he wants people to believe he is. The legislative probe of the transactions at the Bureau of Public Enterprises, some time ago, showed breaches of due process committed under his watch as Director-General of the organization. Of course, he quickly put the blame on Obasanjo, claiming that he was not given freehand. Why did he not resign his appointment? He played the good boy and was rewarded even with ministerial appointment. So, who is he deceiving?" Mayowa Adeyemi. Mayowa Adeyemi can be reached via email:alphavision1970@ yahoo
Posted on: Sun, 25 Aug 2013 17:10:44 +0000
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