ADC urges immediate action on El-Rufai’s detention
The African Democratic Congress has called for the immediate release or arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai. The party says his ongoing detention without formal charges violates his fundamental rights and the Nigerian Constitution. According to the ADC, El-Rufai has been denied access to family and medical care, and was allegedly pressured to abandon his political rights in exchange for freedom. The ADC insists that the authorities must comply with constitutional requirements regarding his case.
What we know
- The ADC demands that Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai be either released or formally arraigned, criticizing his prolonged detention.
- El-Rufai was initially invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and later taken into custody by the ICPC.
- The party claims El-Rufai has been held for more than 30 days without charges, family contact, or medical access.
- The ADC alleges that El-Rufai was coerced to give up his political rights for his freedom.
- The party urges Nigerians to defend constitutional rights and warns against the erosion of democratic principles.
