What started as a family disagreement has taken a sharper turn, with Bashir El-Rufai publicly warning his elder brother, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai.
Bashir, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, issued the warning on social media during an apparent exchange with Bello. “I will destroy you & climb my bed and sleep peacefully,” Bashir wrote.
The statement quickly caught attention online, especially because it involved two brothers from one of Nigeria’s most recognisable political families. According to Daily Post, the brothers have been involved in a public disagreement, with parts of their exchange now playing out on social media.
However, the exact issue that triggered the latest confrontation remains unclear. What is clear is that Bashir was not trying to hide his anger. His choice of words has since sparked reactions from social media users, with many questioning how the disagreement between the brothers reached such a public stage.
Bello, who represents Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has remained active in Nigerian politics. He has also featured prominently in political conversations ahead of the 2027 general elections, particularly as politicians and political groups begin positioning themselves for the next electoral battle.
He regularly comments on political developments and does not usually shy away from controversial issues. This latest episode, however, is different. Instead of directing his criticism at a political opponent, Bashir turned his attention to his own elder brother.
That has made the exchange even more striking for those following the family. Social media users have continued to react to the warning, with some urging the brothers to settle their differences privately. Others are more interested in finding out what happened behind the scenes before the exchange became public.
For now, neither Bashir nor Bello has provided a detailed explanation of what sparked the latest disagreement. That leaves plenty of room for questions about what actually happened between the two brothers.
It also remains to be seen whether Bello will respond to Bashir’s warning or allow the matter to end with the latest exchange. Whatever started the disagreement, it has now moved beyond a private family issue.
And with Bashir’s words already attracting widespread attention, many will be watching to see what happens next between the two El-Rufai brothers.
Elom Fortunate Chiemerie is junior staff at modern crux that covers news on international politics, sports news and entertainment News
