A coalition of Niger Delta groups has called for an investigation into former Governor Nasir El-Rufai following his claims of a breach in national security regarding phone tapping of the National Security Adviser's communications.
A coalition of groups from the Niger Delta has raised alarms over a potential breach of national security stemming from comments made by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. In a recent television interview, El-Rufai asserted that an individual had intercepted the communications of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive conversations. This statement has sparked concerns among the coalition, leading them to argue that such actions could pose significant risks to the country's security and intelligence operations.
The coalition has urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action by initiating an investigation into El-Rufai’s claims, stating that any incident of phone tapping violates Nigerian law and could represent a severe affront to the integrity of the country's security framework. They have termed El-Rufai's remarks as "deeply troubling" and indicated that if proven true, it would highlight disturbing vulnerabilities within Nigeria’s national security apparatus, which is meant to protect the nation from internal and external threats.
The implications of such breaches, whether real or rhetorical, could lead to heightened tensions between Nigeria's security forces and political leaders, as well as erode public confidence in the government's capacity to maintain national stability. The coalition emphasizes the importance of integrity and trust in the nation's security operations and calls for a thorough investigation to restore confidence and accountability within government institutions. They argue that it is imperative for the government to act decisively to safeguard the nation’s security interests and uphold the rule of law in such serious allegations.
