The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of deliberately keeping former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in detention to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the party supports the prosecution of anyone with a legitimate case to answer.
However, he argued that keeping El-Rufai in custody over bailable offences while imposing what he described as stringent bail conditions raises serious concerns.
“ADC is not opposed to anybody who has a legitimate case to answer, from being prosecuted,” Abdullahi said.
He added, “the thinking within the ADC is that the APC government has concluded that they will not release Malam Nasir El-Rufai until after the elections.”
Abdullahi claimed that the government believes a free El-Rufai would strengthen the opposition and mount greater pressure on the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections.
He also expressed concern over El-Rufai’s health, saying the former governor requires proper medical attention.
Abdullahi said, “If anything happens to Malam Nasir El-Rufai in detention, President Bola Tinubu will be held personally responsible.”
The ADC spokesman further alleged that the government is more focused on the 2027 elections than addressing Nigeria’s pressing challenges, describing the Renewed Hope Agenda as “just a slogan that does not mean anything.”
El-Rufai is currently facing charges of alleged financial misconduct during his tenure as Kaduna State governor in a case filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
He is also standing trial in a separate alleged wiretapping case instituted by the Department of State Services (DSS).
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