Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has called out those who, according to him, delayed acknowledging his 65th birthday until President Bola Tinubu’s message compelled them to do so.
In a post shared on his X handle on Monday, El-Rufai thanked his friends, associates, and well-wishers who celebrated his milestone with him.
While appreciating the birthday wishes, he subtly criticised those who, in his view, were slow to congratulate him until Tinubu’s message seemed to prompt them into action.
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He wrote, “It has been about a week since many friends, associates and admirers sent me various messages and prayers in commemoration of my 65th birthday.
“The prayers and good wishes were quite humbling and gratifying, but far too many and overwhelming for individual acknowledgment or response by me, hence this message.”
However, El-Rufai used the opportunity to take a jab at his detractors, he wrote: “I want to thank everyone that sent me their prayers and best wishes, including those that didn’t want to, until President Tinubu’s message shamed them into action. May the Almighty God accepts our prayers and continue to shower his blessings on us and our people.
“I have tried to repost, retweet and share all the birthday messages I received, but as an imperfect mortal, I am sure I couldn’t have done all. If I didn’t with yours, please forgive me. It is an omission of the head, not of the heart.
“May Almighty Allah grant us even longer life, in good health, happiness and prosperity, in a Nigeria that flourishes as a beacon of progressive governance, democracy and equal opportunity for all. Thank you all, and God Bless.”
