President Bola Tinubu’s birthday message, according to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, embarrassed his detractors.
Remember how El-Rufai incited the APC when he said that Tinubu’s leadership lacked internal democracy?
APC’s organs had not convened in the past two years, according to El-Rufai, during Tinubu’s administration.
Additionally, the former governor declared his disapproval of the APC.
While criticizing the APC, Tinubu commended the former governor in a birthday card given to El-Rufai on February 16, 2025.
El-Rufai, however, said that Tinubu’s message embarrassed those who had never wished to wish him a happy birthday.
On Monday, the former governor posted on X:
“MONDAY MESSAGE: It has been about a week since many friends, associates, and admirers sent me various messages and prayers in commemoration of my 65th birthday.
“The prayers and good wishes were quite humbling and gratifying, but far too many and overwhelming for individual acknowledgment or response by me, hence this message.
“I want to thank everyone who sent me their prayers and best wishes, including those who didn’t want to until President Tinubu’s message shamed them into action. May the Almighty God accept our prayers and continue to shower His blessings on us and our people.
“I have tried to repost, retweet, and share all the birthday messages I received, but as an imperfect mortal, I am sure I couldn’t have done so with all. If I didn’t with yours, please forgive me. It is an omission of the head, not of the heart.
“May Almighty Allah grant us even longer life, in good health, happiness, and prosperity, in a Nigeria that flourishes as a beacon of progressive governance, democracy, and equal opportunity for all. Thank you all, and God bless. – @elrufai”
El-Rufai has been interacting with the opposition in the meantime, notably the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar.
