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Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, has made it clear that he has no intention of going into exile, despite rumors of an impending arrest.

El-Rufai pointed out that the arrest, detention, and mistreatment of political opponents are not uncommon throughout history, noting that he himself had been detained three times in the past for voicing his opinions against previous governments.

He emphasized that after any period of arrest, detention, or suffering, life continues, and the political landscape moves forward.

In response to a post by @IU_Wakilii on X, which alleged a plan to arrest him upon his return to Nigeria based on fabricated charges, El-Rufai stated that silence is no longer an option and that inactivity has never been a solution.

The former governor mentioned that he had decided to put aside his previous academic and language-learning ambitions in favor of dedicating more time to Nigeria than ever before.

El-Rufai added: “Your post below refers. I have been hearing these same rumors of arrest, detention and torture in some dungeon in the NSA’s office (where Emefiele was allegedly tortured to resign as CBN governor), since July 2024 when the so-called report of the Kaduna Assembly began circulating.

“They freaked out when we challenged the legality of the premeditated defamation, and went to every length to compromise the judicial process, and this is continuing at the Court of Appeal.

“They have sent such similar messages of intimidation and threats through many of my friends, family and political associates because they want me to go on self-imposed exile. I will not.

“I have now put all my previous academic and language-learning plans on hold and will spend more time in Nigeria than ever before. Silence is no longer golden. Inaction has never been an option.”

“As for death, its when Allah destines it.

“For the attention of the pathetic characters that don’t sleep well whenever I am in Nigeria, take notice that I intend to return in time for the launch of Pres IBB’s memoirs, in sha Allah, scheduled for 20th February.

“We depend on no one but Allah. We fear no mortal but Almighty Allah. We always hope for the best but plan for the worst.”

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