Following the withdrawal of the invite previously extended to him by the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), the Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has lashed out at the association, calling its actions “biased” and promoting a “one-sided narrative”.
The inclusion of the governor, who was billed to be a part of speakers in a panel discussion during the association’s annual general conference scheduled between August 26 and 29, was met with protests from some lawyers, leading to a withdrawal of the invite.
Speaking through his aide Muyiwa Adekeye, the governor shrugged off the rejection.
“NBA platform or not, these worthy conversations must continue. He will continue to make his voice heard on the things our country needs to do for its progress.
“While the decision about who speaks at its event is clearly the NBA’s, Mallam el-Rufai wishes to make clear that he did not seek the platform and is not agitated that he has one less speaking engagement.”
