Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has taunted his critics, stating that President Bola Tinubu’s birthday message forced some of them into sending him congratulatory messages on his 65th birthday.
El-Rufai, who turned 65 on February 16, 2025, expressed his gratitude to well-wishers on his official X handle, but didn’t hesitate to point out those he believed were insincere.
He wrote, “I want to thank everyone that sent me their prayers and best wishes, including those that didn’t want to until President Tinubu’s message shamed them into action.”
The former governor added that the volume of messages he received was overwhelming, making it difficult to respond individually.
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“It has been about a week since many friends, associates, and admirers sent me various messages and prayers in commemoration of my 65th birthday.
”The prayers and good wishes were quite humbling and gratifying, but far too many and overwhelming for individual acknowledgement or response by me, hence this message.”
Acknowledging his attempts to engage with every message, he admitted he may have unintentionally missed some.
“I have tried to repost, retweet, and share all the birthday messages I received, but as an imperfect mortal, I am sure I couldn’t have done all. If I didn’t with yours, please forgive me. It is an omission of the head, not of the heart.”
El-Rufai concluded his message with prayers for continued good health and a prosperous Nigeria.
“May the Almighty God accept our prayers and continue to shower His blessings on us and our people,” he added.
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