Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and current House of Representatives member for Kaduna North, has addressed the ongoing rift between his father and Governor Uba Sani.
In a recent interview with BBC Hausa’s Mahangar Zamani, Bello expressed his disappointment over the tensions, saying, “It is unsettling. I wouldn’t love to see my enemies picking a fight with each other. I love peace.”
He attributed the fallout to the natural ups and downs of relationships, likening it to marriages that sometimes break and friendships that end. “It is important to maintain and preserve relationships, regardless of the circumstances,” Bello added.
On the investigations launched by Governor Sani’s government into his father’s administration, Bello acknowledged that while probing the past government is not inherently negative, it should be done with clear intentions.
“It should be done with clear intention and not to humiliate anyone or because someone has offended you,” he remarked. “But if you are doing it for selfish reasons, Allah will judge. Allah will forgive your frailties but will not overlook the harm you inflict on someone.”
When asked whether he could mediate a reconciliation between the two, Bello made it clear that such a role is not his responsibility. “It is not my job. Mine is to focus on delivering on my mandate to the good people of Kaduna North. I love peace and fidelity,” he stated.
He also expressed his admiration for his father, asserting, “For me, politically speaking, Mallam Nasiru has no equal. He’s a father. He’s my father.”
Bello also noted his surprise at public expectations for him to speak out about Governor Sani. “It is still surprising that some people are waiting for me to say something about Governor Uba Sani.”
