2023 Polls: Gov El-Rufai Recounts His Fears During General Elections
- Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has criticised individuals delving into politics to amass wealth
- He stated that politics is meant for persons who have contentment, not for those who see it as an enrichment venture
- El-Rufai said the rate of vote-buying during the last general election scared him, noting that credible candidates lost for that reason
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FCT, Abuja - The governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, said the alarming rate of vote-buying during the 2023 general election scared him.
The pragmatic El-Rufai stated this on Sunday, May 21, during a chat with journalists at the state capital.
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As reported by PM News, El-Rufai stated that electorates refused to vote until they were given money.
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He said:
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“I saw good people that contested but lost the election. They lost simply because a voter was given N5,000 on election day.
“Think about it whoever gives you money during an election to vote for him. You should remember that you have given him a key to the treasury for the next four years to return his N5,000."
The former FCT minister said the high rate of vote-buying led to the defeat of suitable candidates.
He noted that situations like that trigger politicians to loot a state's treasury or any political office.
El-Rufai advised that venturing into politics is a service to the people rather than an opportunity to amass wealth, as generally perceived by many people.
He said:
“If you need money to buy clothes, avoid politics, Politics is for those with contentment; politics is for those who want to serve the people. I hope people will understand that because what I saw scared me."
"Politics is about serving the people, so if you are looking for personal enrichment, do not go into politics.”
“I will sack workers, demolish till 11th hour,” El-Rufai issues fresh threat ahead of May 29
In another development, the governor of Kaduna state has made a strong vow ahead of his exit from office on Monday, May 29.
Nasir El-Rufai has promised to flush out bad officials from the government till the last hour he leaves office.
He spoke at a book launch in Kaduna on Saturday, May 20, where Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State praised his courage for telling the truth to power.
Source: Legit.ng
