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Nasir el-Rufai
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ADC Alleges APC Plans to Detain El-Rufai Until 2027
The African Democratic Congress alleges the APC is keeping former governor Nasir El-Rufai in detention to prevent him from strengthening the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.
July 10, 2026
ADC Alleges APC Retains El-Rufai to Influence 2027 Election Outcome
ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi asserts that the APC is keeping Nasir El-Rufai detained to neutralize opposition strength ahead of the 2027 polls.
July 10, 2026
ADC Demands Independent Probe into Alleged Fake Agency Scandal
The African Democratic Congress is pushing for an independent inquiry into the PFIPC scandal, while also warning the President regarding the health and detention of Nasir El-Rufai.
July 9, 2026
Chidi Odinkalu: Detention of prominent figures reveals the fleeting nature of political authority
Prof. Chidi Odinkalu suggests that the recent detention of three high-profile political figures highlights the transient nature of power and the dangers of backing selective injustice.
July 9, 2026
Atiku Abubakar’s Spokesperson Urges President Tinubu to Free Nasir El-Rufai
Paul Ibe, an aide to Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Tinubu to immediately release former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai after 144 days of detention, citing the need for fairness and respect for human rights.
July 9, 2026
Asiya El-Rufai Urges President Tinubu to Extend Courtesy to Her Husband Amid Legal Challenges
Asiya El-Rufai, wife of the former Kaduna State Governor, requests that President Tinubu ensure her husband receives fair treatment and respect for his legal rights during his current prosecution.
July 9, 2026
Atiku Abubakar Issues Warning to Tinubu Regarding Safety of Obi and El-Rufai
Atiku Abubakar has cautioned the Tinubu administration to prioritize national security and human rights, insisting that Peter Obi must be kept safe and Nasir El-Rufai should be released.
July 9, 2026
Asiya El-Rufai Urges President Tinubu to Ensure Fair Trial for Husband
Asiya El-Rufai is calling on President Tinubu to guarantee that her husband, the former Kaduna State governor, receives a fair trial and medical access, while clarifying that the family does not seek to end the legal proceedings.
July 9, 2026
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed labels Nasir El-Rufai a political prisoner
Former presidential adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has declared Nasir El-Rufai a political prisoner, arguing that the former governor's ongoing detention without trial undermines the rule of law.
July 9, 2026
Asiya El-Rufai Claims Bail Conditions for Husband Are Impossible to Meet
Asiya El-Rufai has voiced frustration over the stringent bail conditions imposed on her husband, Nasir El-Rufai, noting that requirements like a traditional council attestation are effectively impossible to fulfill.
July 9, 2026