{"id":357293,"date":"2025-02-28T06:16:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T05:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=357293"},"modified":"2025-02-28T06:16:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T05:16:28","slug":"el-rufai-should-stop-over-rating-himself-akande","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/02\/28\/el-rufai-should-stop-over-rating-himself-akande\/","title":{"rendered":"El-Rufai Should Stop Over-Rating Himself \u2013 Akande"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Laolu Akande criticized Nasir El-Rufai as a divisive politician with an exaggerated sense of self-importance despite his technocratic abilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Akande downplayed APC caucus meeting controversies, emphasizing party unity and routine political traditions predating Tinubu&#8217;s administration<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Former presidential aide and journalist Laolu Akande has described former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as a divisive figure in Nigerian politics.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on Channels TV\u2019s <em>Sunrise Daily<\/em> on Thursday, Akande assessed El-Rufai\u2019s political career and tenure as Kaduna governor, stating that while he is a capable technocrat, he overrates his abilities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEl-Rufai deserves recognition as a brilliant technocrat and a proactive politician. However, he seems to have an exaggerated view of his importance,\u201d Akande said.<\/p>\n<p>He criticized El-Rufai\u2019s recent statement suggesting that the North \u201callowed\u201d the South to take power, calling it an arrogant remark.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWho does El-Rufai think he is, addressing the nation in such an arrogant manner?\u201d Akande questioned.<\/p>\n<p>His comments highlight ongoing concerns about El-Rufai\u2019s governance and national unity approach.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2021\/12\/09\/how-obasanjos-diabolical-double-cross-cost-akande-his-second-term-buhari\/\">Akande<\/a> also addressed the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) national caucus meeting at the Presidential Villa, downplaying any controversy surrounding it. He explained that such meetings predate President Bola Tinubu\u2019s administration and were common during the Buhari-Osinbajo era.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a tradition that didn\u2019t start with Tinubu. These meetings were also held during Buhari\u2019s tenure, possibly even before. So, it\u2019s not a big deal,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>On the APC National Executive Committee (NEC) vote of confidence in Tinubu\u2019s economic reforms, Akande took a cautious stance. He acknowledged Tinubu\u2019s challenges and noted that the vote was largely symbolic.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI will give the president the time his mandate allows before making final judgments. There\u2019s still a long way to go. While they are making progress, coordination issues remain. It\u2019s not yet uhuru,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He described the vote of confidence as routine, meant to maintain party unity. \u201cIt\u2019s a regular occurrence in politics. It helps rally the APC base despite the fact that NEC meetings have been rare. What\u2019s important is ensuring continuous engagement between the party and the government.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Akande also commented on the absence of notable APC members, including former President Muhammadu Buhari, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Governors Rotimi Amaechi, and Nasir El-Rufai, from the NEC meeting. He suggested their political relevance within APC had waned.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnyone who still believes Amaechi and El-Rufai are APC members is fooling themselves. The political landscape has shifted,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that Buhari\u2019s absence was not unusual, as he likely felt his presence was unnecessary, while Osinbajo was in South Africa at the time.<\/p>\n<p>Akande also touched on global health policies, referencing America\u2019s approach to international health organizations like the WHO. He emphasized the interconnected nature of global health, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as an example.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDiseases do not respect borders. COVID-19 didn\u2019t originate in the U.S., but it spread there. With international travel, health policies must be globally coordinated,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He urged world leaders to resist isolationist policies in healthcare, stressing that collective efforts are necessary to combat global health threats effectively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laolu Akande criticized Nasir El-Rufai as a divisive politician with an exaggerated sense of self-importance despite his technocratic abilities Akande downplayed APC caucus meeting controversies, emphasizing party unity and routine political traditions predating Tinubu&#8217;s administration Former presidential aide and journalist Laolu Akande has described former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as a divisive figure in 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