El-Rufai Mocks Critics, Expresses Gratitude on 65th Birthday
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed appreciation to friends, associates, and well-wishers who celebrated his 65th birthday. However, he also took a swipe at those he claimed were reluctant to acknowledge his milestone until President Bola Tinubu’s public message prompted them to do so.
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In a statement posted on his X handle on Monday, El-Rufai remarked, “I want to thank everyone that sent me their prayers and best wishes, including those that 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.”
The former governor noted that while he was deeply moved by the outpouring of goodwill messages, the sheer volume made it difficult to acknowledge each one individually.
“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 were overwhelming for individual acknowledgment or response by me, hence this message,” he stated.
Acknowledging his efforts to respond, El-Rufai admitted that he may have unintentionally overlooked some messages.
“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 all. If I didn’t with yours, please forgive me. It is an omission of the head, not of the heart,” he added.
He concluded his message with prayers for good health, happiness, and a prosperous Nigeria.
“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
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El-Rufai Mocks Critics, Expresses Gratitude on 65th Birthday