Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has again criticised former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of persecuting Christians and marginalising Christian communities during his eight-year tenure.
Fani-Kayode made the claims while meeting the Chairman of the Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Joseph Hayab, and members of the association’s executive council. The discussion also touched on the growing political rift between El-Rufai and his successor, Governor Uba Sani.
According to Fani-Kayode, the treatment of Christians under El-Rufai went beyond ordinary political differences and amounted to discrimination against certain communities in the state.
He alleged that Christians were killed during the former governor’s administration, that some communities in Southern Kaduna were denied development projects and government allocations, and that El-Rufai made derogatory remarks about Christian leaders while treating some Christian officials with contempt.
He noted that many Christians in Kaduna protested what they saw as unfair policies but largely opted for peace and prayer rather than violence.“Barnabas Bala Bantex, who served as El-Rufai’s deputy governor, was subjected to insults because of his Christian faith during cabinet meetings,” Fani-Kayode said.
“El-Rufai is a monster who attempted to weaken Christian communities and undermine their faith. He did not enjoy unanimous support among Muslims during his time in office.“Some of my Muslim associates had contacted me to complain about policies and statements attributed to El-Rufai. My criticism of El-Rufai is not based solely on party politics.”
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