After a busy few weeks as governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai
is dismayed by the blatant falsehood being practised 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.
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.
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.
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.
Samuel Aruwan
Special Assistant, Media
02 July 2015
Special Assistant, Media
02 July 2015
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