The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has reacted to the criticisms following his threats against foreigners over the forthcoming general elections.
Recall that Naija News had reported that the Governor while speaking on NTA on Tuesday, stated that foreigners planning to interfere with the country’s election will leave in body bags.
El-Rufai in a statement signed by his spokesman, Samuel Aruwan, claimed that he is standing up for the dignity of Nigeria.
“When Malam Nasir El-Rufai appeared on NTA’s Tuesday Night Live, he made comments every patriot can understand. He stood up for Nigeria’s dignity in the wake of those who would traduce their country and reduce it to the status of a colony in their vain quest for power.
“The video of his comments is in circulation. Any fair-minded person with modest familiarity with the English language and unimpaired comprehension can understand it. It does not contain any call for violence. What it is a powerful defence of sovereignty. Are some sections of our political class implying that they will acquiesce in or collaborate with foreign intervention in our country?
“Affirming that a country will defend itself against needless intervention is the kind of statement you expect to hear from a patriot. It is not a call for violence. Warning about the consequences of meddling in another country’s affairs is legitimate,” the statement read.
source https://www.naijanews.com/2019/02/06/2019-el-rufai-reacts-to-criticism-following-his-threat-to-foreigners/
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