₦airaland Forum

Former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Usman Yusuf, has ignited debate with his strong comments regarding the detention of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai.



Speaking in a television interview aired by SYMFONI TV, Yusuf argued that El-Rufai’s situation is less about legal accountability and more about political rivalry.

Yusuf pointed out that El-Rufai played a key role in supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s rise to power, but their political relationship later deteriorated.

He suggested that this falling out may have contributed to the ex-governor’s current troubles, implying that the charges brought against him are politically motivated rather than genuinely criminal.

Describing the allegations as weak and unconvincing, Yusuf said that many legal experts also view the case as lacking sufficient evidence.

He emphasized that such scenarios reflect a broader pattern where individuals who oppose those in power can be subjected to legal pressures, often with little basis in law.

According to him, this creates an environment where political disagreements are increasingly being settled through judicial action rather than debate or democratic process.

In addition, Yusuf expressed concern over how security agencies are perceived in handling politically sensitive cases.

He suggested that former officials might be disappointed with current practices and the use of state power against political opponents.

In his remarks, he declared, “I want to tell the world, Nasiru El-Rufai is President Bola Tinubu's political prisoner, end of story. I was going to tell the world that he's been held because he is politically opposing the president. I’ve seen the charges, it’s laughable.”


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Having a drug lord in charge brings nothing but misery and anguish, it will never be well with the mischievous kingpin, spits

Thank GOD say na Tinubh dey whyne El-Rufai now.

He should enjoy the snake he nutured.

Let him clear his name on all allegation level against him especially that of interception of NSA calls .
He said it on national TV during interview that he tapped NSA call. Let him clear his name on this. Did anybody coerced him to make such statement

If Tinubu were not a clown, whatever was the reason that the DSS blocked El Rufai from becoming minister would have been enough to put El Rufai in prison.

He can lose elections because of that as security is most important

Elusive001:
Thank GOD say na Tinubh dey whyne El-Rufai now.

He should enjoy the snake he nutured.

Abi ooo.

But I heard Sultan has called Tinubu to release him.