A former House of Representatives minority leader and Muhammadu Buhari’s ally, Farouk Adamu Aliu has accused erstwhile governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai of undermining Northern unity for personal reasons.

Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television Politics Today, Aliu questioned El-Rufai’s shift in stance regarding President Bola Tinubu.

He pointed out how the former governor rallied Northern Governors to support Tinubu’s presidential candidacy, but has now decided to jump ship after failing to secure a ministerial position.

He said, “We the elites of this country are simply not being fair to the people. We don’t kill ourselves, so why do we allow the masses to kill themselves for our own selfish reasons?

“When Tinubu was contesting to be President, El-Rufai led the Governors of the North to challenge the Northern Elders to do the right thing and support President Tinubu.”

Aliu expressed disappointment at El-Rufai’s recent criticisms of Tinubu, suggesting that El-Rufai’s discontent stemmed from not securing a ministerial appointment.

“Now, because he didn’t get a ministerial appointment, Tinubu is suddenly a bad man?” Aliu questioned.

He reminded that Buhari’s victory was achieved with Tinubu’s assistance, questioning El-Rufai’s sudden shift in perspective, “Buhari got elected with Tinubu’s assistance, now because Tinubu is in government, all of a sudden he doesn’t like the North?”