El-Rufai told to acknowledge Uba Sani as Kaduna’s leader

A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna, Senator Suleiman  Hunkuyi, has called on former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to accept his successor, Senator Uba Sani, as the legitimate leader of the state and rally behind him.

Hunkuyi also urged El-Rufai to seek forgiveness from Kaduna residents for the controversies surrounding his administration.

El-Rufai governed Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023, while Hunkuyi represented Zone One in the Senate from 2015 to 2019, both under the APC. However, their political relationship soured, culminating in the demolition of Hunkuyi’s house under El-Rufai’s administration.

During a meeting with APC stakeholders from Zone One, which included Governor Uba Sani and local government party chairmen, Hunkuyi called on El-Rufai to stop opposing the current administration and the party’s leadership.

“For two years, I fasted from speaking publicly. I stayed away from the radio, and nobody forced me to do so—it was a personal decision. But the time has come to break the fast with words. I will start talking now,” Hunkuyi declared.

He emphasized the need for El-Rufai to apologize to the people of Kaduna.

“Your Excellency, I mention the people because we are here because of them. You gathered this crowd because of them. It is because of them that all the party chairmen from the LGAs are here. I didn’t call anybody’s name, but I am personally begging him to seek the people’s forgiveness,” he said.

Hunkuyi further pointed out that El-Rufai’s political success was not solely due to his personal attributes but because the people of Kaduna supported him.
““Now, Governor Uba Sani has been voted into office, and El-Rufai should equally follow him to live in peace. I, Hunkuyi, am the one speaking. I swear to God, nobody asked me to make these comments. I didn’t discuss this with anybody. I am saying it because I know the path El-Rufai has taken is not right,” he added.