El-Rufai Addresses Allegations of Illegal Surveillance

In a recent interview, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, addressed serious allegations regarding illegal surveillance by Nuhu Ribadu, suggesting that intercepted communications indicated plans for arrests upon Ribadu's return to Nigeria. El-Rufai argued that the burden of proof lies with those making accusations, asserting that claims of illegal surveillance should not be trivialized.

He pointed out that the allegations could undermine national security protocols and emphasized the importance of due process in addressing such claims. El-Rufai also referenced past political rivalries, particularly involving Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and the disappearance of Abubakar Idris in 2019, to illustrate the complexities of political accusations.

He criticized the high-handedness of governance and the need for accountability among political actors, highlighting the fragility of Nigeria's security ecosystem and the potential ramifications of unchecked political discourse on national stability.