Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has asked former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to move past his disappointment of not making it to President Bola Tinubu's cabinet as minister.

Speaking on Channels Television on Tuesday, Mr Onanuga said he sympathised with Mr El-Rufai, suggesting his recent public statements stem from personal hurt rather than a broader political stance.

"As a person, I will only pity the former governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, He feels hurt that he was not made a minister.

"I think it's time for him to move on. He cannot continue to behave like a child, as if somebody stole your bread and you are crying over spilt milk.

"It's na...