Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has confirmed his divorce and announced his engagement to a new partner, sparking widespread reactions across social media after he publicly blamed his failed marriage on “Gen Z wahala.” The revelation, made through a series of posts on X, quickly became a trending topic as Nigerians debated relationships, generational differences, and the appropriateness of discussing personal matters in public.
The controversy began when Bashir responded to a user who asked if the woman in question was Nupe. He replied, “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.” He later clarified his marital status, stating, “I’m not married yet. I am divorced,” and confirmed that the woman is now his fiancée, adding, “She’s my fiancé. All of you can rest now.”
His comments drew mixed reactions from Nigerians. Some praised his decision to move on and find happiness, while others criticized the public nature of his disclosures. One user, @Bosschick_Elf, remarked, “That Igbo lady converted to marry him and birth those twins. But contentment is key sha.” Another, @Selfmadeceleb3, said, “Once you have money in Nigeria you can do whatever you want so it’s none of my business.” However, @JoTechTracker expressed skepticism, writing, “Looks like they’re dating already. But men are scum sha.”
Criticism also focused on his use of “Gen Z wahala” to explain the breakdown of his marriage. @Paul_Bush_man quipped, “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.” @Cida996 questioned the logic, asking, “So what generation is he getting married to now since GenZ no favour am.” Others highlighted the importance of privacy. @Donedlaw advised, “If marriage go end you, end the marriage. Not a good way to bring in your new wife sha, privacy is key.”
@Beniwinn criticized the casual tone, saying, “‘GenZ wahala’ is a wild way to summarize an entire marriage ending 😭 People really turn serious life decisions into podcast captions these days.” @OnoyomDavid questioned the implication, asking, “Is he trying to say that Gen Zs aren’t wife material?😏” Meanwhile, @Mercybunkie expressed surprise, writing, “Na which dey we do that him wedding again ooo? 🤔🤔🤔🤔Now now now, them don divorce?”
Bashir’s humorous response to being called a “simp” — “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.” — added to the online buzz. As the conversation continues, the incident highlights how personal life decisions are increasingly being scrutinized in the public eye, especially among Nigeria’s elite. The way Bashir handled his divorce and new engagement may set a precedent for how future public figures navigate their private lives in the digital age.
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