Mohammed Bello El-Rufai publicly expressed gratitude to political figure Peter Obi for consistently checking on his family during the prolonged detention of his father, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Despite his past political criticisms, Bello noted that Obi's empathy provided a significant personal lesson in crossing political lines.
Bello said Obi’s concern came as a lesson to him, especially because he had previously been critical of the former Anambra governor.
Speaking in a video, El-Rufai’s son said several prominent politicians, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Obi, former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi and former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, had contacted him to ask about his father.
He, however, singled out Peter Obi for particular appreciation.
“Politicians like Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Mr Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Kwankwaso, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and others called me to ask about my dad.
“I would like to thank them, particularly Mr Peter Obi. He always called me to ask about my dad. And for me, at 38, it’s a lesson in life because, in the case of Obi, I used to be critical of him,” he said.
Bello added that his father was using the period in detention to read, study the Quran, and reflect on his experiences.
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