Exclusive: Nasir el-Rufai is the Man Behind MTN's Problems

According to anonymous sources, the Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Elrufai, is the shadowy figure behind MTN Nigeria's recent travails. They say the governor is the largest shareholder at Etisalat Nigeria and his shares are only being held in trust by his bossom friend, Hakeem Bello-Osagie.

Sources say Etisalat Nigeria is in financial crisis as their foreign backers are said to be threathening to pull out as they are not getting adequate returns. This is why Mallam el-Rufai is pushing hard for MTN to pay the $5.4b sanction imposed on it. The belief is that MTN Nigeria's operations would be hampered and Etisalat would make gains.

But, what does el-Rufai want? Is this about 2019? What is the nature of his relationship with Hakeem Bello-Osagie chairman of Etisalat?

Mallam el-Rufai is a major shareholder whose shares are held in trust by his friend, Hakeem. Is that part of his asset declaration?

Why was he the only governor to move the motion at Governors Forum for MTN to be sanctioned? When did Governors Forum ever get involved in commercial disputes?

Mallam el-Rufai is the true owner of Jabi Mall fronted by the same Bello-Osagie, which was allocation he awarded as Minister FCT? Is PMB aware of this unholy alliance which clouds NEL's utterances?

Nigerians need to know!

Not to mention the fact that he is behind Saraki's travails. ..2019 calculations. His presidential ambitions also threaten to target Rotimi Amaechi and Babatunde Fashola. Is this el-Rufai or #Hellrufai?

More revelations to come soon.

Written by Nicholas Somade

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4 comments :

Chidiebere Onuorha26 November 2015 at 05:08
As a veteran journalist, I must state here that this is by far, the worst hatchet job ever! Any way, hope you are ready, for as our people say, he who collects an ant-infested firewood has invited the lizard to dinner.
Unknown26 November 2015 at 16:50
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Unknown26 November 2015 at 16:53
I think people needs to be jailed in this country for saying rubbish. I wander who is regulating these set of wanna be journalists or bloggers or whatever they call themselves.
This is absolute rubbish and insulting like that Olisah Mentu guy. People just think they can send to the public whatever rubbish their mind can concieve.
Unknown26 November 2015 at 16:53
I think people needs to be jailed in this country for saying rubbish. I wander who is regulating these set of wanna be journalists or bloggers or whatever they call themselves.
This is absolute rubbish and insulting like that Olisah Mentu guy. People just think they can send to the public whatever rubbish their mind can concieve.