ADC Claims Political Persecution in El-Rufai's Trial

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is accused of using political propaganda regarding the prosecution of its member, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State. Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, alleged that the federal government intends to detain El-Rufai until after the 2027 general election.

This claim is dismissed as false and an attempt to intimidate judicial institutions. It is clarified that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu does not file criminal charges or grant bail, as Nigeria's judicial system operates independently.

El-Rufai is facing criminal charges related to his tenure as governor and allegations of unlawful interception of communications. The ADC's portrayal of El-Rufai as a "political prisoner" is countered by the assertion that he is not being prosecuted for his political beliefs but for alleged criminal activities.

The article emphasizes the importance of due process and the judiciary's independence in Nigeria.