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SSS shelves plans to arraign el-Rufai
By Yusuf Alli 7 hours 36 minutes ago
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The State Security Service (SSS) may have shelved plans to arraign a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir el-Rufai for sedition, it was learnt yesterday.

But el-Rufai has said that he will not relent in engaging in discourse that promotes democracy.

Investigation by TheNation revealed that el-Rufai, who arrived at the SSS headquarters at about 9am, spent about an hour with the Director-General of the agency, Mr. Ita Ekpeyong.

At the session with el-Rufai were his wife, Hadiza; his counsel, Mr. A.U. Mustapha; the President of the Newspapers Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria, who is also the Publisher of ThisDay, Mr. Nduka Obaigbena; the Chairman of the Editorial Board of ThisDay, Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi and the Media Advisor to the ex-Minister, Mr. Muyiwa Adekeye.

After a brief stay at the waiting room, el-Rufai was ushered into the office of the SSS DG accompanied by Obaigbena and the counsel.

A top source, who spoke in confidence, said: “The session was cordial and the former FCT Minister and his team appreciated why the SSS had to act to avert any threat to the nation’s security.

“The SSS is not out to breach the rights of any citizen or freedom of expression but whenever such a right is exercised, it must be based on facts and figures.

“Following the mutual dialogue, the SSS decided to drop charges on sedition against el-Rufai and this decision was communicated to the ex-Minister on the spot.

A statement by the Media Advisor to the former Minister reads in part: “Mallam Nasir el-Rufai visited the SSS headquarters today. This was at the instance of the security agency which requested that he report to them at 9am today, following his arrest on Saturday.

“Mallam el-Rufai had a chat with the SSS Director-General, after which he returned home. He was accompanied by ThisDay publisher, Nduka Obaigbena, and AU Mustapha, El Rufai’s lawyer.

“El Rufai wishes to thank Nigerians for their support and kind words following the arrest. He intends to continue to play a robust role in promoting the type of informed discourse that promotes democracy.”

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Home | News Update | SSS shelves plans to arraign el-Rufai
SSS shelves plans to arraign el-Rufai
By Yusuf Alli 7 hours 36 minutes ago
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The State Security Service (SSS) may have shelved plans to arraign a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir el-Rufai for sedition, it was learnt yesterday.
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“Mallam el-Rufai had a chat with the SSS Director-General, after which he returned home. He was accompanied by ThisDay publisher, Nduka Obaigbena, and AU Mustapha, El Rufai’s lawyer.

“E[b]l Rufai wishes to thank Nigerians for their support and kind words following the arrest. He intends to continue to play a robust role in promoting the type of informed discourse that promotes democracy.[/b]”

wen did sss become el rufai's pro??

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PeeDaVinci:

wen did sss become el rufai's pro??

Am sure you omitted where it stated the statement was made by "Media Advisor to the former Minister".

El-Rufai carry on jare! In a time like this, we need more positive voices. As long as he keeps highlighting the facts, I dey your side.

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