The Presidency don strongly tackle Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State governor, over him claim say Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) plan procure dangerous chemical known as thallium sulphate.
In statement wey Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, post for X on Sunday, Presidency say El-Rufai dey “play games” and spread false information to create fear and political tension.
According to the statement, El-Rufai know well-well say no government procurement or importation of thallium sulphate enter Nigeria from Poland through ONSA.
Presidency also say El-Rufai don already receive reply from the NSA office concerning the letter wey he write, and challenge am to release the response just like how he release his own letter to the public.
The Villa accuse the former governor of two main intentions: to stir political tension and distract Nigerians from corruption allegations wey dey trail am for Kaduna State.
Ajayi say El-Rufai lose support of key stakeholders for Kaduna, including the sitting governor and all 28 members of the State House of Assembly, wey don petition both the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and ICPC over alleged N432 billion corruption.
“The wahala no be President Bola Ahmed Tinubu or the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu,” the statement add.
Presidency advise El-Rufai make he face the corruption allegations squarely instead of trying to “nationalise” him personal problem.
The development come as El-Rufai prepare to honour invitation from EFCC and ICPC this week over the allegations.
Meanwhile, some groups of concerned Nigerians also fault El-Rufai claim, describe am as reckless and capable of causing public panic, insisting say allegations of such magnitude must get solid evidence.
As at the time of filing this report, the Office of the National Security Adviser no issue any fresh public statement on the matter.
