El-Rufai Sues The Union Newspaper Over ‘False’ N90bn Assets Story

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Kaduna State Governor,Mallam Nasir El-Rufai  has directed his lawyers to file a suit against The Union newspaper over  what he said was a ‘ false’ story about his assets.

A statement by Mr Samuel Aruwan,a media aide to the governor said “After a busy few weeks as governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai is dismayed by the  blatant falsehood being practiced as journalism by The Union newspapers.

“He  has consequently directed his legal team to vigorously enforce his rights to  protect his reputation from the vandalism of irresponsible hacks.

Acording to Aruwan “The Union chose to write a spurious story alleging N90b as his assets  declaration without seeing the declaration made by Malam El Rufai. The circle  of blackmail that did the story claimed they heard a rumour, and they pursued  the rumour so vigorously they transformed it into news. When some of their cohorts made contact with the governor’s media team insisting that they  respond to rumour, they were told that it is better if they chose the more  legitimate route of agitating for a public asset declaration.

He said further that “Fair minded people who read the story will notice that it is not grounded in any  evidence. It is just the animus of blackmailers who regard Malam Nasir El-Rufai as easy prey. But since his reputation is not based on purchased kudos, he  cannot be compelled into accommodation with venal people masquerading as  journalists.

“Malam Nasir El-Rufai is a privileged Nigerian. He qualified as a chartered  Quantity Surveyor early in life and became a dollar millionaire in his twenties.  He is a respected leader in in his professional field but as successful as he has  been in his career, he certainly has neither N90 billion nor 40 mansions”Aruwan said.

“He will not be distracted from his total focus on making Kaduna great again. In  this endeavour, he will continue to be accessible to practitioners of responsible  journalism”, Aruwan said.

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