Baba-Ahmed: El-Rufai Cannot Absolve Himself of Blame in Bandit Payment Allegations

Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 Labour Party vice presidential candidate, criticized former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai for allegedly being involved in paying bandits. He accused El-Rufai of trying to absolve himself of blame and highlighted the insecurity challenges in the region.

Baba-Ahmed pointed out the political implications of the situation, suggesting that insecurity is being used as a tool by the ruling APC. The National Civil Society Council condemned the National Security Adviser's response to the allegations, emphasizing the need for evidence and transparency in addressing security issues.