US Edition'I may be arrested soon'
El-Rufai fears arrest after four former associates were detained amid his increased criticism of President Tinubu and ongoing political pressure in Nigeria, he said in a BBC interview.
- On Wednesday, Malam Nasir El‑Rufai said he expects he could be arrested soon, though he has not yet been detained, in a BBC Hausa interview.
- In Kaduna, El-Rufai said that some of his former associates have already been picked up by security agencies, citing this as a reason for his concern.
- El‑Rufai has intensified criticism of President Bola Tinubu and the APC, and he is a leading member of the opposition African Democratic Congress.
- Amid Malami's arrest and ongoing trial, the EFCC faces allegations of abuse of office and money laundering against former Attorney‑General Abubakar Malami, who remains in custody.
- Following his rearrest, Malami has denied all allegations, calling them a `witch‑hunt` after his APC-to-ADC defection.
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'I may be arrested soon'
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said he believes he could be arrested soon. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, El-Rufai said some of his former associates in Kaduna have already been picked up by security agencies. He said this makes him think he could be next. “About four people we worked with in Kaduna have been arrested. So, it may only be a matter of time before they come for me as well,” he said. El-Rufai, who is now…
I Could Be Arrested Anytime, Says El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government may arrest him. El-Rufai, a chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), also alleged that political pressure is forcing some politicians to defect to the ruling APC or remain within it. He stated this in an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday. The former governor, who has recently stepped up his cri…
Deji Adeyanju Slams El-Rufai As Ex-Kaduna Governor Says He's Home-bound
Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has taken a swipe at former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, following the latter’s claim that the Federal Government was planning to arrest him upon his return to Nigeria. Adeyanju, reacting to the development, accused El-Rufai of double standards, recalling his own actions taken against critics during his tenure as governor. “ElRufai said they are planning to arrest him soon. ElRufai arrested eve…
‘Now You’re Crying?’ – Adeyanju Fires Back At El-Rufai Over Arrest Claim
Human Rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has mocked former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, over claims that the Federal Government has concluded plans to arrest him upon his return to the country. El-Rufai had alleged in a two-page memo sighted by BusinessDay, titled “Confidential Briefing Memo” with the subject, ‘Concerns Regarding Anticipated Politically Motivated Detention on Return to Nigeria’ dated February 10, 2026, that he and his a…
“It’s Only A Matter Of Time Before They Come For Me” — El-Rufai Raises Arrest Fears Cites Detention Of Kaduna Associates
A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that he could be arrested by the Federal Government, claiming that recent developments indicate he may be the next target. El-Rufai made this known during an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday, where he expressed concerns over what he described as growing political intimidation against opposition figures. The former governor, who recently defected from the ruling All Progressives Con…
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