Atiku Abubakar Demands Release of El-Rufai and Others
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), reiterated his demand for the immediate release of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State Governor and Deputy Chairman of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, along with other political detainees. Atiku made this statement on Wednesday during a meeting with ADC leadership in Kaduna State at his residence in Abuja.
He criticized the Federal Government for detaining citizens based on their political beliefs, urging them to heed wise counsel and release the detainees. Atiku highlighted the significance of Kaduna State in the ADC's strategy for the 2027 general elections, expressing his desire for the party to secure victory in the state.
He referenced the recent governorship election in Osun State, where he claimed voters resisted financial inducements. Mallam Kashim Imam, Chairman of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, noted that Kaduna State led in the ongoing membership registration exercise, emphasizing the need for electoral support for the ADC's presidential candidate.
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