Sharia council urges review of El-Rufai’s detention
The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria has called for a review of the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The council, represented by its Secretary-General Nafi’u Baba-Ahmad, emphasized the importance of due process and adherence to the rule of law. They expressed concern about the circumstances of El-Rufai’s detention and the challenges in meeting his bail conditions. The council warned that perceived political motivations could undermine public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
What we know
- The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria urged authorities to review Nasir El-Rufai’s continued detention.
- The council stressed that every Nigerian is entitled to fundamental rights and is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- Concerns were raised about difficulties in meeting El-Rufai’s bail conditions.
- The council called for strict adherence to the Constitution and legal procedures by all authorities.
- They warned that actions seen as politically motivated could erode public trust in state institutions and democratic governance.
