Nasir El-Rufai, the previous Kaduna governor, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s sample of political appointments, accusing him of favouring his shut associates from Lagos.

Talking throughout an interview on Come up TV on Monday, El-Rufai argued that Tinubu’s decisions weren’t primarily based on ethnic concerns however private loyalty.

“The president’s appointments are usually not being made as a result of the appointees are Yoruba, however as a result of they’re his personal boys. A lot of the appointments don’t even fairly cowl the South-West,” he stated.

El-Rufai dismissed claims that Tinubu’s appointments replicate regional or ethnic favoritism, as an alternative urging Nigerians to deal with holding people accountable somewhat than generalising blame.

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“So folks ought to cease complicated the reality. The appointments are usually not balanced. Sure, undoubtedly, undoubtedly, proper? You can not argue that, however it’s not a Yoruba factor. Please don’t punish the Yorubas as you will have been punishing northerners for the sins of the army,” he added.

He additionally urged Tinubu to deal with the rising discontent, significantly in northern Nigeria.

“President Tinubu must do one thing about that. It’s nonetheless not too late. He can appropriate it, however there may be palpable anger within the north.”