ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Doyin Okupe, the former S. A. media to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has called on the Nigerian Senate to reconsider their decision to drop former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El Rufai from the ministerial list.
Okupe who made the appeal on his Twitter handle on Wednesday, said he is not a a supporter of El-Rufai due to his religious extremism.
However, he expressed optimism that El-Rufai can fix the electricity challenge in the country.
He wrote: “I am not a fan of Mallam El Rufai who I consider to be a radical of some sorts and who has in recent past demonstrated some traits of religious extremism.
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“Still, very few people will doubt El Rufai’s competence and immense capacity to perform. If it is true that he is being considered for the power ministry, I don’t think we should cut our noses to spite our faces.
“The Senate may insist on an undertaking from him before his confirmation that while in office as minister, he will refrain from making any comments or remarks on religion.
“The power ministry is extremely important in our economy and in our serious efforts to combat poverty.
“If any Nigerian can fix our energy problems, former Governor El Rufai is certainly one of such people.”