We Warned Buhari Not to Appoint Alhassan "Mama Taraba", But He Didn't Listen - El-Rufai

Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai

 

Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari was warned not to appoint Aisha Alhassan as a minister but he refused.

 

This comes after  Alhassan pledged loyalty to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

 

El-Rufai lambasted the Minister of Women Affairs for being disloyal to the President, adding that she was never a Buhari supporter but a loyalist of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, according to a report by Punch.

 

Speaking further to State House Correspondents at the Villa on Friday, El-Rufai said Alhassan did not also vote for Buhari during the APC presidential primary.

 

He advised Nigerians not to be surprised or shocked at her outburst. He added that as a person, she has the right to express her political views but the decision to retain or sack her lies with the President.

 

He, however, said her retention or otherwise as a cabinet minister should be at the discretion of the President.