Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has reportedly decided not to pursue a ministerial position in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. This decision was made following the Senate’s refusal to confirm El-Rufai and two other nominees due to security concerns. Instead, El-Rufai has recommended Jafaru Ibrahim Sani, who previously served as a commissioner in multiple ministries in Kaduna State, as his replacement.
The Senate, led by Senator Godswill Akpabio, had confirmed 45 out of 48 nominees put forward by President Tinubu. However, El-Rufai, Stella Okotete from Delta State, and Sani A Danladi from Taraba State were not confirmed after security checks.
According to sources within the Presidency cited by Premium Times, El-Rufai, a strong supporter of President Tinubu, has chosen to forego a ministerial role. He reportedly expressed his commitment to contributing to national development as a private citizen and cited his need to focus on his doctorate program in the Netherlands. El-Rufai also indicated his belief that Sani would bring value to the government.
