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TINUBU NEARLY ATTACKED IN KADUNA, PRESIDENT OPENLY SLAMS EL-RUFAI
A yet-to-be-identified man attempted to breach the security perimeter around President Bola Tinubu on Thursday during an official visit to Kaduna State.
The President was in Kaduna to commission several projects executed by Governor Uba Sani’s administration when the incident occurred.
The man reportedly attempted to approach the President while he was delivering his speech, prompting a brief pause from Tinubu, who appeared momentarily surprised.
Members of the President’s security detail quickly intervened, restraining the intruder before he could get any closer.
In a calm response to the incident, President Tinubu said, “Leave him alone,” before continuing his speech without further interruption.
Reacting to the incident in a post on X.com (formerly Twitter), Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Digital/New Media, Otega Ogra, praised the professionalism of the security personnel who managed the situation.
“Handled with utmost professionalism by secret service agents without any disruption to Mr President’s speech or the event,” Ogra wrote.
“FYI, Mr President is protected by some of the finest, well-trained and most professional officers and agents from our internal security, intelligence, and military institutions,” he added.
Meanwhile, Tinubu had commended the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, for his developmental projects and impacts on the people of the state.
Speaking during the commissioning of the 300-bed hospital at Millennium City, Tinubu said Kaduna State has witnessed progress under the leadership of Governor Sani.
The newly commissioned project was named Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital.
“We have witnessed progress; you have prioritized people. I’m very proud of what you’re doing,” President Tinubu told the state governor.
Furthermore, President Tinubu commended Sani for turning what he described as a toxic environment in Kaduna State into one of progress and development.
“Uba Sani has performed wonders and changed the environment from a previous toxic, uncontrollable environment, to a state of life, progress, and development. I say thank you, my comrade,” the President stated.
Tinubu had however publicly criticised former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing his administration as toxic.
He said this during the commissioning of the Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development in Rigachikun and a 300-bed hospital in Millennium City, on Thursday.
“Uba Sani has performed wonders and changed the environment from a previous toxic, uncontrollable environment to a state of life, progress, and development. I say thank you, my comrade,” Tinubu declared to applause.
This marks the first time the president has directly responded to the growing tension between him and El-Rufai, who recently dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) following months of political friction.
El-Rufai, once seen as a Tinubu ally, fell out with the president after the Senate refused to confirm his ministerial nomination.
In a series of public outbursts, El-Rufai accused Tinubu of betrayal, and even linked the president to several allegations.
