- El-Rufai said Buhari was instrumental to his rise in Nigerian politics and also played a key role in his emergence as a governor.
Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has described former president Muhammadu Buhari as an outstanding leader who provided remarkable leadership for Nigeria.
He said this in reaction to Buhari’s death, who died yesterday in London, noting that the former president was his mentor.
El-Rufai, a key member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, coalition, said Buhari was instrumental to his rise in Nigerian politics and also played a key role in his emergence as a governor.
He disclosed that the late ex-President encouraged him to contest for governorship in 2014 and stood by him through his victory.
Posting on X, El-Rufai said Buhari stood up for Nigeria during war and peace.
He recounted how Buhari asked him to lead the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, Renewal Committee after the 2011 elections.
He wrote: “I mourn the departure of President Muhammadu Buhari. He was a leader who stood up for our country in war and peace.
“I had the privilege of working with him in the CPC. President Buhari was my political mentor. He nudged me to contest for the governorship of Kaduna State, encouraged me by attending the flag-off of my campaign in November 2014, and stood by me to victory.
“I am profoundly grateful for his support during my tenure as governor and for the remarkable access he afforded me, even during rare moments of disagreement on policy matters.”
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