Atiku, ADC Condemn Attempt to Arrest El-Rufai at Airport

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), along with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), condemned the alleged failed attempt by security operatives to arrest former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja upon his arrival from Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday. Atiku disclosed this on his Facebook page, expressing solidarity with El-Rufai and emphasizing the need for a better Nigeria.

The ADC, through its National Public Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, described the incident as troubling and inconsistent with established legal procedures, warning that such actions undermine constitutional safeguards and democratic accountability. They raised concerns about the perceived political motivations behind the actions of security agencies, asserting that no individual is above the law.

The ADC reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and due process, urging law enforcement agencies to adhere to their constitutional duties. The incident has been interpreted as part of a broader pattern of targeting opposition figures in Nigeria.