Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
Bello El-Rufai, eldest son of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-rufai, has debunked the allegations that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), raided his Kaduna residence and discovered drugs and funds in different currencies stashed in vaults.
He said that those allegations were not true but a calculated effort to tarnish his image.
Recall that the social media was awash recently that EFCC uncovered $800 million, N700 billion cash, and N1 trillion worth of drugs at El-Rufai’s residence In Kaduna.
Refuting the claims, through a press statement, El-rufai who is the current House of Representative Member, representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, insisted that he does not own an apartment in Kaduna but rather their family home in Unguwar Sarki, where he stays and it has been home for him right from birth.
According to him, the unfounded allegations were nothing but a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, tarnish his reputation, and sow the seed of confusion.
“My constituents that I represent know what will happen if I was blessed with such figures. For those sponsoring these ignorant attacks, I assure you that we will continue to serve the people, and we will continue to enjoy what annoys them; adding quality, frank, and honest representation is here to stay in Kaduna North.
“The use of fake news to manipulate public perception and instigate discord, is not only defamatory but an affront to the principles of justice and fairness,” El-Rufai said.
He concluded by saying that his legal team would institute legal action against some media outfits, and the money they pay for their lies would be put to good use in Kaduna North.