El-Rufai's sons at war as Bashir attacks Bello publicly
A public feud has broken out between the sons of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, with Bashir El-Rufai making serious allegations against his brother, Bello. The conflict reflects deeper political tensions in Kaduna State regarding the administration of Governor Uba Sani.
Why it matters
The public nature of this family dispute highlights the volatile political climate and shifting alliances within Nigeria's political elite.
A rift has erupted within the family of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, as son Bashir launched social media attacks against elder brother Bello, a sitting member of the House of Representatives.
Posting across his social media handles, Bashir accused Bello—who represents the Kaduna North Federal Constituency—of substance abuse, hypocrisy and betrayal of family in the rift between their father and his successor, Governor Uba Sani.
“I have a useless excuse for a brother, with his bony-ass face coated with an unknown white substance around his nostrils every night. That is your Member of the House of Representatives, representing a whole constituency, but he prefers alcohol and cocaine.
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