Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has sparked reactions online after publicly revealing details about his failed marriage and new relationship.
The controversy began after Bashir responded to comments on X about a woman believed to be his new partner.
Responding to a user who asked if the woman was Nupe, Bashir wrote:
“Yes she’s from Bida and yes I divorced my first wife, (I have no time for GenZ wahala). The difference is clear, I had no clue Nupe women treat their husbands like emperors. Loving it.”
In another post, he confirmed his marital status, saying:
“I’m not married yet. I am divorced”
After receiving criticism over the public nature of his comments, Bashir later clarified that the woman is his fiancée.
“She’s my fiancé. All of you can rest now.”
The politician’s son also reacted humorously after being called a “simp” online.
“Lmao. I can’t even argue or counter back. However, if you were able to see what I see, touch & feel you would also be a simp my brother.”
The comments quickly triggered massive reactions online, with many Nigerians debating relationships, marriage, privacy, and generational stereotypes.
Reacting to the development, X user @Bosschick_Elf wrote:
“That Igbo lady converted to marry him and birth those twins. But contentment is key sha.”
Another user, @Selfmadeceleb3, commented:
“Once you have money in Nigeria you can do whatever you want so it’s none of my business”
@JoTechTracker also reacted, saying:
“Looks like they’re dating already. But men are scum sha”
Commenting further, @Paul_Bush_man wrote:
“APC eventually happened to his first marriage. I hope he doesn’t leave this one too if she doesn’t give him a child by September”
Another user, @iam_Nathking, added:
“Na so e suppose Dey be
Cut off anything wey go stress you”
@Cida996 questioned Bashir’s statement about Gen Z women.
“So what generation is he getting married to now since GenZ no favour am.”
Meanwhile, @Donedlaw advised against publicizing personal issues.
“If marriage go end you, end the marriage. Not a good way to bring in your new wife sha, privacy is key. What do I know abeg?”
Another commenter, @Mercybunkie, expressed surprise over the divorce news.
“Na which dey we do that him wedding again ooo? 🤔🤔🤔🤔Now now now, them don divorce?”
@Beniwinn also criticized the way Bashir described the end of his marriage.
““GenZ wahala” is a wild way to summarize an entire marriage ending 😭 People really turn serious life decisions into podcast captions these days.”
While @OnoyomDavid questioned the implication of the statement.
“Is he trying to say that Gen Zs aren’t wife material?😏”