The lawyer of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai states that security operatives attempted an unlawful arrest of his client at Abuja's airport upon his return from Cairo.
Counsel for Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, has accused Nigerian security agents of trying to unlawfully arrest his client when he arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport from Cairo, Egypt. The allegations were made in a statement by Ubong Akpan, who condemned the actions of the operatives as a violation of El-Rufai's constitutional rights and an example of executive overreach. Akpan emphasized that such conduct reflects a serious disregard for the rule of law.
According to the lawyer's statement, the attempted arrest occurred shortly after El-Rufai landed aboard Egypt Air flight MS 877. He argued that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had sent an invitation to El-Rufai while he was already abroad, criticizing the agency's actions as unreasonable and impractical given the circumstances. This further underlines the contentious relationship between governmental agencies and individuals in prominent positions within Nigeria.
El-Rufai's situation highlights ongoing tensions regarding the administration of law and order in Nigeria, particularly as it pertains to high-profile political figures. The allegations of unlawful attempts to detain him may escalate into larger discussions about the abuses of power by security forces in the country, and how such practices impact public trust in institutions. This incident could also influence how political elites respond to governmental inquiries, potentially stifling open accessibility and accountability within Nigeria's political landscape.
