El-Rufai faces charges over alleged phone interception
The Federal Government has filed charges against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The case involves allegations of unlawfully intercepting the phone communications of National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Court documents reveal that the accusations stem from statements made by El-Rufai during a televised interview. The charges cite violations of cybercrime and communications laws.
What we know
- The Federal Government filed charges against Nasir El-Rufai at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
- Prosecutors allege that El-Rufai admitted to intercepting Nuhu Ribadu’s phone communications during an appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme on February 13, 2026.
- The charges reference offences under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024, and the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003.
- One count alleges that El-Rufai failed to report others who unlawfully intercepted Ribadu’s communications.
- No date has been fixed for El-Rufai’s arraignment.
