El-Rufai's Birthday Celebration at EFCC Sparks Controversy

Supporters of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai flooded the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja as he honored an invitation on his birthday. El-Rufai, who recently returned to Nigeria from Cairo, Egypt, has been embroiled in controversy following allegations of corruption.

His arrival coincided with chants of support from his followers, who sang various songs in his favor. El-Rufai had granted a controversial interview on Friday, where he alleged that the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, was aware of plans to arrange his arrest upon his return to Nigeria.

Additionally, El-Rufai made contentious remarks over the weekend, claiming that the NSA imported chemical poison from Poland into Nigeria. The situation reflects a complex political atmosphere surrounding El-Rufai and the EFCC, with significant public engagement and differing opinions within the political landscape.