Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has said he will not seek revenge or retribution for any injustice, ingratitude or injury he may have suffered from people he previously supported.
El-Rufai made the statement in a personal reflection titled “My Relationships and the Aftermath,” in which he addressed the silence of some former associates, colleagues, friends and family members amid his current challenges.
The former governor said his support for people and causes over the years was guided by his Islamic faith, Arewa upbringing, personal values and conscience, rather than expectations of praise, gratitude or reciprocity.
He acknowledged that some people he had previously supported might choose to speak out, remain silent, distance themselves or even deny past relationships.
El-Rufai said the experiences of recent months had given him an opportunity to reflect on some of his relationships, noting that “adversity has a way of illuminating relationships.”
However, he stressed that he had no regrets about standing by people or causes whenever he believed it was the right thing to do.
On perceived injustice or injury against him, El-Rufai said he would leave ultimate judgment to Almighty Allah rather than seek retaliation.
“As for any injustice, ingratitude or injury done to me, I seek neither revenge nor retribution. Ultimate accountability belongs to Almighty Allah, and I leave that judgment to Him, in this world and in the Hereafter,” he said.
He added that his priority was to remain at peace with his conscience and with Almighty Allah, while allowing posterity to make its own judgment about the choices people make.
El-Rufai is currently in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in connection with corruption allegations. The commission has said his detention is pursuant to a court-authorised remand order and relates to investigations into allegations including money laundering and abuse of office.
