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[Mal. Imran U. Wakili (PULLO) 👑 #iSTANDWITHELRUFAI @IU_Wakilii]

I have just come across this old interview of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.

In the video, El-Rufai said that the problem with some Southern Kaduna elites is that they have their own established narrative, and whether it is true or false, they stick to it. and, anyone who says something contrary to that narrative is immediately seen as having taken sides.

He went further to say that even amongst them, anyone who is moderate or genuinely promotes peaceful coexistence between the different ethnic and religious groups can easily be considered a sellout.

Interestingly, he mentioned that this was one of the issues that allegedly frustrated his former Deputy Governor to the point where he decided he no longer wanted to remain Deputy Governor and instead chose to pursue the Senate.

El-Rufai also said something about how previous governments handled crises and influential actors in Southern Kaduna, and how the fact that he couldn’t continue is why they won’t like him.

He said there was a culture of appeasement that had existed for years, that whenever there was trouble, violence or killings, some of the same people would eventually be invited by the government to whine and dine, and be given brown envelopes.

In his words, this had allegedly been the pattern for about 20 years before his administration came into office, which the video I quoted confirmed.

He said when his government came in, they decided that the era of appeasing people simply because they could cause trouble was over.

He said nobody who did not encourage peaceful coexistence would have access to him as Governor simply because they represented a particular ethnic or religious interest.

He also said his administration was using security agencies to carefully monitor and map those it believed were involved in organising violence, with the intention of gathering enough evidence to eventually prosecute them.

He said he would not appease criminals or people who had nothing to offer society except raising the spectre of genocide and crisis in order to attract international attention and donations.

Perhaps the most striking part of the interview was his claim that previous governments were allegedly paying some of these individuals what he described as “Peace Money” every month. According to El-Rufai, his administration stopped it, and that was one of the major reasons he was constantly accused of taking sides.

Now, you may disagree with Mallam Nasir El-Rufai politically. You may disagree with some of his decisions as Governor. You may even disagree completely with the allegations he made in this video.

But this is where the quoted video becomes important.

This was not a narrative he suddenly invented today because of his current political battles, the issue of Southern Kaduna leaders organizing killings in Southern Kaduna has been proven in court, and a ruling was gotten from it.

And when you put this interview alongside the historical records we have been discussing, including the events surrounding the 1992 crisis, the subsequent prosecution of prominent figures and the decades of ethnic and religious tension that existed before El-Rufai ever became Governor, it reinforces everything he alleged.

Kaduna’s religious and ethnic crisis did not start with Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. The divisions were already there. The competing narratives were already there. The influential actors were already there. The politics surrounding ethnic and religious violence were already deeply established.

El-Rufai simply entered a Kaduna that had already experienced decades of complicated ethnic and religious tensions.

So when people today attempt to reduce the entire history of Kaduna’s crises to El-Rufai and his administration, they are either ignoring history or deliberately refusing to acknowledge it.

This old video does not mean that El-Rufai was perfect, neither does it mean that his administration should not be criticised where criticism is necessary.

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[Sardaunan Matasa ✊🏻 @Abdulilu1]

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[MAYOR OF FOREX @styforex]

I don’t understand why so many people are being biased in the @ahmedxm01 and @Habbyforex_ discussion.

If we’re talking about influence in the trading industry, let’s be honest with ourselves. @ahmedxm01 has a level of international recognition that very few traders in Africa can match. Name another Nigerian trader whether in Forex, Indices, Stocks, or Crypto who has received international recognition as one of the most influential traders in the industry.

@ahmedxm01 was recognized with Awards of Excellence in both 2022 and 2023, receiving recognition in Dubai and Singapore for his impact and influence in the trading space. While many traders are popular within Nigeria, international influence is a different conversation entirely.

As for wealth, everyone has different priorities. Some people spend heavily on luxury cars, while others focus on investments, businesses, real estate, and building long term wealth. The fact that someone doesn’t buy a Ferrari or Rolls-Royce doesn’t mean they can’t afford one. Some people simply prioritize creating generational wealth over public displays of luxury.

Another point that shouldn’t be ignored is respect. @ahmedxm01 is an established trader, a family man, and a successful entrepreneur in his own right. Referring to him as someone’s “boy” is disrespectful. Terms like “friend,” “colleague,” or “guy” would have been more appropriate.

Also, throughout his years in the public eye, there has never been a widespread controversy involving @ahmedxm01 collecting investors’ funds or being accused of mismanaging people’s money. He trades his own capital and has consistently promoted the idea that trading your own funds is the safest approach.

In crypto trading, transactions, withdrawals, and wallet activities can often be verified directly without relying on third party brokers. That’s one of the reasons many traders prefer transparency in that space.

Everyone is entitled to support their favorite mentor, but let’s separate emotions from facts. Healthy debates are fine, but respect and objectivity should always come first.

In Ahmed we trust.

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