The son of the Governor of Kaduna State, Bashir El-Rufai, has taken to Twitter to mock rapper and activist Falz for undergoing knee surgery abroad
Falz had recently undergone surgery in the UK, and Bashir took to Twitter to express his disdain about the decision.
The Governor’s son taunted the rapper for not having the surgery in any Nigerian hospital, particularly the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).
He questioned the decision of a “bona fide human rights activist” opting to have surgery abroad instead of using local healthcare facilities.
Many Twitter users were quick to react to Bashir’s post. Some criticized the tone of his tweet, calling it insensitive and inappropriate.
Others pointed out that LASUTH is not the only Nigerian hospital capable of carrying out such procedures, and that there were other hospitals of repute that could have been used.
Falz is a popular Nigerian rapper and human rights activist, who has been vocal in speaking out against social injustice, corruption, and political malfeasance.
His music often addresses these issues, and he has a large following among Nigerian youth.
There has been mix reaction on social media over the surgery, with many showing support for his decision and others questioning it.
Bashir El-Rufai is an active social media user with a large following on Twitter.
He has been vocal on issues of national interest and often shares his opinions on the platform.
His latest post taunting Falz has attracted significant attention, with many calling on him to be more circumspect in his use of social media.
The availability and quality of healthcare in Nigeria has long been a topic of discussion among Nigerians.
Many have lamented the state of the country’s healthcare system, with some opting to seek medical treatment abroad as a result.
This has fueled a brain drain in the healthcare industry, with many medical professionals leaving the country in search of better opportunities.
The recent back-and-forth between Bashir El-Rufai and Falz is likely to add fuel to the fire, with many Nigerians calling for more accountability and transparency in the healthcare sector.
