Dalung Claims Nigerian Government Fears El-Rufai's Influence

In a recent interview, Solomon Dalung, a former Minister of Youth and Sports, expressed that the Nigerian government is afraid of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Dalung claimed that the government initially attempted to arrest El-Rufai at the airport but failed, indicating a significant level of fear regarding El-Rufai's influence.

He described El-Rufai's decision to surrender as a major mistake, suggesting that he should have continued to resist rather than give in. Dalung emphasized the importance of standing firm in struggles for principles and achieving goals, implying that surrendering undermines such efforts.

His remarks highlight the ongoing tensions between El-Rufai and the current government, suggesting that the government's actions are driven by a desire to suppress El-Rufai's potential uprising.