Mohammed El-Rufai, the lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has publicly celebrated his parents, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and his wife Asia, on their 27th wedding anniversary. In a Facebook post shared on Friday, Mohammed described his mother as the "glue" that holds the family together, praising her compassion, intelligence, and dedication to people beyond her immediate household.
A Mother's Influence on a Lawmaker's Values
Mohammed drew on personal memories to illustrate his mother's character, recalling how Asia accompanied him back to Zaria Academy when he was in JSS1. He described her as "an avid reader, a brilliant lawyer" whose care extended to widows and orphans during his father's governorship of Kaduna State. He credited her directly with shaping the values he brings to his legislative work.
"Every good thing we continue to do for Kaduna North is due to the teachings and knowledge she has imparted in me since I was 11 years old. Every bad thing is my fault," he wrote.
Marking 27 Years of Marriage Amid Detention
Reflecting on his parents' marriage, Mohammed said he had observed his mother's consistent support for his father across different seasons of his life. He noted that her strength had become a particular source of comfort as his father continues to face what he described as "illegal detention." The anniversary, he said, was an occasion to recognise not just the couple's shared journey but also the many lives they had touched along the way.
"Twenty-seven years is a significant milestone, and today is a moment to appreciate the journey, the memories and the many lives touched along the way," he said.
Appeal for Prayers and Broader Legal Context
Mohammed closed his message with prayers for his parents' health, peace, and continued happiness, and urged his constituents to join him in those prayers. "I plead with the good people of Kaduna North to pray for both of them," he said.
Legit.ng earlier reported that Mohammed Bello, son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has accused operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of denying his father access to medical care and family visits while in custody. El-Rufai has faced sustained scrutiny following allegations of financial irregularities during his eight-year tenure as governor of Kaduna State. In 2024, the Kaduna State House of Assembly accused him of mismanaging public funds running into hundreds of billions of naira and recommended further investigation. He was later arraigned on amended charges in April 2026 at the Kaduna High Court, where he faces allegations bordering on fraud and abuse of office. The case remains ongoing as legal proceedings continue.
