Kaduna Governor keeps his loyalty quiet while critics question his silence
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In the world of Nigerian politics, where loyalty is often loudly advertised and betrayal happens behind closed doors, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani is flipping the script. The governor has made it clear that whatever steps he has taken to support his detained predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai, will remain strictly private — and he has absolutely no intention of dragging the former governor’s name through the mud.
Loyalty Without Noise
For many Nigerians watching the drama surrounding El-Rufai’s detention unfold, one burning question has been: Where is Uba Sani in all of this?* After all, El-Rufai was the man who many believe played a significant role in shaping Sani’s political career in Kaduna. The expectation from some quarters was that the governor would be more vocal — more *visible — in his support.
But Uba Sani is clearly not that kind of man.
In a political climate where many politicians are quick to abandon former allies the moment trouble comes knocking — the same way fair-weather friends disappear when the pepper soup finishes — Governor Sani is choosing a different path. He insists that he has done things privately on El-Rufai’s behalf, but he will not turn those actions into a media spectacle.
“I Have Never Spoken Ill of Him”
What is perhaps even more telling is the governor’s firm declaration that he has never spoken negatively about El-Rufai. In a country where political backstabbing is practically a competitive sport, this is no small thing.
Think about it — how many times have we seen Nigerian politicians smile and shake hands in public, only to quietly feed damaging stories about their former allies to journalists? How many times have we watched someone climb to the top and suddenly develop amnesia about who helped them get there?
Governor Sani appears to be drawing a clear line in the sand: I will not be that person.
The Bigger Picture
El-Rufai’s detention has stirred significant conversation across Nigeria, particularly in the North. His supporters argue that the former Kaduna governor is being targeted for political reasons, while others believe the legal process should be allowed to run its course.
Amidst all this noise, Uba Sani’s measured and private approach to supporting his predecessor raises an important question about the nature of true loyalty in Nigerian politics.
Is it better to be loudly loyal and risk political consequences? Or is quiet, consistent support the more honourable path?
For Governor Uba Sani, the answer seems clear.
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Whatever your take on the politics of it all, one thing is certain — in a landscape filled with political traders who sell their loyalty to the highest bidder, a governor who chooses silence over slander is at least worth paying attention to.
What do you think? Is Governor Sani doing enough for El-Rufai, or should he be more vocal in his support? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
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