Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, says he will reconsider certain relationships as some friends have been silent during his trial.
The ex-minister shared his thoughts in a statement posted on X. He added that his predicament has taught him some lessons about life.
El-Rufai is facing trial over alleged money laundering and conversion of public property.
He has been in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) since February 19, after he was released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The ex-governor said “adversity has a way of illuminating relationships”, and the apparent silence from those he once helped, has elicited concerns.
“Some have expressed concern at the apparent silence, in my present circumstances, of some of my colleagues, friends and family members whom I have publicly stood by or associated closely with in the past,” he said.
“What I learn in difficult times like the past few months may lead me, quietly and without regret, to reconsider the nature of certain relationships and what those that look up to me expect of them.”
He said the decision should be seen as neither reproach nor condemnation, but as a way of seeing people and life more clearly.
El-Rufai said he always tried to support his colleagues, friends, family and others, guided by his faith, upbringing, personal values and conscience.
He said he stood by people and causes he believed in, sometimes in difficult circumstances and at considerable personal cost, without expecting praise, gratitude or reciprocity.
The former governor said those he had supported were also free to make their own choices now that circumstances have changed.
“I have no regrets about standing by people or for causes when I believed it was right to do so, and I bear no resentment towards anyone who chooses not to do the same for me,” he added.
“As for any injustice, ingratitude or injury done to me, I seek neither revenge nor retribution. Ultimate accountability belongs to Almighty Allah, and I leave that judgment to Him, in this world and in the Hereafter.”
El-Rufai said he would instead focus on remaining at peace with his conscience and his faith.
“In the end, each of us must live with the choices we make, and posterity will render whatever verdict it sees fit. My only concern is to remain at peace with my conscience and, above all, with Almighty Allah,” he said.
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