Adeyanju Dismisses El-Rufai's Arrest Claims as Drama

Nigerian activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has dismissed claims made by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai that there was a plan to arrest him at Abuja's international airport. During an interview with Aris, Adeyanju referred to El-Rufai as a "drama artist," stating that nobody had planned to detain him.

He emphasized that while El-Rufai has the right to respond to questions, his claims regarding an operational attempt to detain him without a warrant were unfounded. Adeyanju pointed out that Nigerian law permits arrests under specific conditions, thereby rejecting El-Rufai's assertions.

This exchange highlights the ongoing tensions and political dynamics surrounding El-Rufai's public statements and the legal framework governing arrests in Nigeria.