ADC Candidate Ashiru Blames Uba Sani for El-Rufai's Woes

Isa Mohammed Ashiru, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Kaduna State, has accused Governor Uba Sani of being responsible for the legal troubles faced by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai has been in custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) since February 2026 due to investigations into allegations of financial misconduct.

Additionally, he is involved in a separate case with the Department of State Services (DSS) concerning the unlawful interception of communications related to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. In June 2026, the Federal High Court in Abuja, led by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, refused to alter El-Rufai's bail conditions.

Furthermore, a corruption case in Kaduna State resulted in the High Court denying him bail and mandating his continued custody with the ICPC. Ashiru stated in an interview that he holds no personal grievances against El-Rufai but firmly believes that Governor Uba Sani orchestrated the situation leading to El-Rufai's current predicament.