Sam Omatseye, a key ally of President Bola Tinubu and editorial board chairman of The Nation newspaper, has criticized former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai and his son, Bello.
This criticism coincides with an ongoing investigation by the Kaduna State House of Assembly into corruption allegations against Nasir El-Rufai involving a substantial amount of money.
Omatseye’s articles have prompted a strong reaction from Bello, a House of Representatives member, who has taken to social media to mock and insult Omatseye and The Nation newspaper.
This exchange highlights the tension between the two parties and the gravity of the corruption allegations.
Omatseye expressed his disdain for the current quality of lawmakers, criticizing the El-Rufai family for their alleged lack of integrity.
He questioned Bello’s defense of his father amid serious corruption accusations, suggesting both father and son are unfit for public life. He emphasized that Bello’s defense reflects poorly on their suitability for leadership roles.
Omatseye also addressed Bello’s disparaging remarks about The Nation newspaper, noting the inconsistency in Bello’s criticism. He highlighted that Bello did not criticize the newspaper when it previously supported him.
Omatseye emphasized Bello’s lack of factual accuracy and criticized his father’s political actions, questioning the El-Rufai family’s genuine commitment to the country. He described the situation as a case of a traitor cohabiting with a defector.
He remarked, “He calls me 70, where is his fact? His father returned to Atiku, the man he betrayed for OBJ.
He has returned to his own vomit. So, it is a case of a traitor cohabiting with a defector. What a marriage. And they say they love this country? Bello himself has been pampered by his father.
