In a heated exchange of words, Bashir El-Rufai, the son of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has launched a scathing attack on Governor Uba Sani over claims that his father left Kaduna State mired in debt.


The confrontation erupted after Sani's assertions that the previous administration burdened the state with a substantial debt of $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities.


Governor Sani's remarks, made on Saturday, pointed to the dire financial situation inherited from the El-Rufai administration, citing difficulties in meeting salary obligations due to the overwhelming debt obligations.


Sani emphasized the necessity for fiscal prudence and strategic planning to navigate the challenges posed by the inherited debt burden.
“Despite the huge debt burden of $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities sadly inherited from the previous administration, we remain resolute in steering Kaduna State towards progress and sustainable development," Governor Sani asserted, highlighting the administration's commitment to addressing the financial challenges head-on without resorting to further borrowing.


However, Bashir El-Rufai swiftly rebuked the governor's statements via his social media handle, denouncing them as a feeble attempt to deflect attention from the incumbent administration's alleged incompetence.



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