El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated

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El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by SlavaUkraini(op): 7:02am On Apr 02

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the recent release of a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Nasir El-Rufai has shown that his detention is politically motivated.

The Department of State Services, DSS, on Wednesday took custody of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at the Kaduna Federal High Court moments after proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna.

El-Rufai is standing trial over alleged corruption levelled against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC.

The court had adjourned the trial till April 14 for bail hearing but was subsequently arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS.

However, a statement by Atiku’s aide, Paul Ibe said: “After the failure of what they had thought was a gambit in temporarily releasing Mallam Nasir el-Rufai (and the cold shoulder they got trying to lobby him), they’ve now resorted to dragging him all over the place.

“By releasing @elrufai, they were only confirming what we’ve been saying: Mallam Nasir el-Rufai’s detention and arraignment is politically motivated.

“After all, they did not get the leave of the court before releasing him.

What is expected of them now, is to ensure the permanency of his release.

“As a citizen, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai is entitled to chart his own political course. That is the true essence of democracy.”

https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/01/el-rufais-detention-arraignment-politically-motivated-atiku/

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by VOsimhen144(m): 7:06am On Apr 02*

Just because El-Rufai has a lot of truth to spill about this evil government. nawa oo

Na so dem go frustrate and keep this man till after election

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by Kingosytex(m): 7:13am On Apr 02

This man is beginning to sound silly and stupid.

El Rufai tapped Ribadu's line and it's a crime. It's funny how these old men scream foul when they are held accountable for their actions.

They are so used to anyhowness that being held accountable is alien to them. El Rufai made a mistake by admitting to such on live television, he doesn't own Nigeria.

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by beemedia1: 7:13am On Apr 02

Mallam you commit the crime you do the time.

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by Solowande(m): 7:16am On Apr 02*

Denying bail to a figure like Mallam El-Rufai would not be just a legal matter, it would quickly become a high-stakes political issue with ripple effects across party unity, regional dynamics, judicial credibility, and national stability.
El-Rufai is a prominent and influential Northern figure with strong networks across northern Nigeria. Denying him bail could
deepen factional divides within the Northern bloc. It'll trigger elite infighting, especially among northern political blocs. Which might lead to loss of cohesion ahead of 2027 general election or major policy negotiations.
El-Rufai has considerable influence in northern Nigeria. Denial of bail may provoke backlash from northern political elites and voters.
It could strain the APC’s regional support base, especially if perceived as targeting northern leadership unfairly.
Major opposition parties like the ADC, could capitalize on the situation by portraying the APC led govt as killer of opposition voices and authoritarian. Which may strengthening their narrative ahead of 2027
The North don't forget. They will surely respond at the appropriate time .

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by udemzyudex(m): 7:16am On Apr 02

It's obvious naa.

You release person wey court say make you keep without a court order.

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by VOsimhen144(m): 7:18am On Apr 02

beemedia1:
Mallam you commit the crime you do the time.

what crime did El-Rufai committed?

El-Rufai has exposed that President Bola Tinubu's administration unconstitutionally deducts ₦100 billion monthly from the Federation Account, totaling approximately ₦1.5 trillion over 15 months.

You should be happy and thankful to El-Rufai that he exposed Tinupoo Thi€fery administration.. and he still has alot to expose na why they detain am.

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by MANNABBQGRILLS: 7:18am On Apr 02

In politics,
No permanent friends and no permanent enemies,
Only permanent interests.

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by onatisi(m): 7:19am On Apr 02

the fg has shown now that they are afraid of the opposition , by arresting rufai and keeping in prison it is evident that they want to weaken the opposition and that even with 32 state governors , apc still feels threatened. it is better for fg to just keep him there till after elections because if he comes out he will make sure that apc has a lot to worry about .

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by Gadafii: 7:19am On Apr 02

Politically motivated or not, I like as them dey show the midget shege banza

He follow dey among the people that supported and worked for Tinubu's presidency, he even went head to head with Buhari then.

Buhari knew tinubu was going to be a calamity plus disaster, he subtly told us we would miss him when he's gone, sadly tinubu's three years is worse than the entire 8 years of Buhari.

As for El rufai, make Dem drag am like common kriminal

Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by udemzyudex(m): 7:21am On Apr 02

Kingosytex:
This man is beginning to sound silly and stupid.

El Rufai tapped Ribadu's line and it's a crime. It's funny how these old men scream foul when they are held accountable for their actions.

They are so used to anyhowness that being held accountable is alien to them. El Rufai made a mistake by admitting to such on live television, he doesn't own Nigeria.

You're the one who is sounding silly and stupid, despite what is written up there you still fail to comprehend anything.
Is the case in court about tapping Ribadu's line?

Ozuor.

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by israelmao(m): 7:22am On Apr 02

I don't care a hoot about El-Rufai and Tinubu they are all birds of the same feathers.El-Rufai committed many atrocities in 8years as a governor in Kaduna State no one should drag us into a pity party with El-Rufai.

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by Ten06(m): 7:24am On Apr 02

The way Nasir El-Rufai went after Bola Ahmed Tinubu after not being appointed made it seem very clear that he wanted to be arrested to gain sympathy from the masses.

He may have actually wanted this arrest, but I’m not sure if it is going according to his plans.

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by Gr8mind07(m): 7:24am On Apr 02

But let us say the truth, this man was not arrested until he made that careless self confessional statement, a confession that is clearly an act of treason

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by Onewazobia(m): 7:25am On Apr 02

Our politicians are partners in crime

Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by udemzyudex(m): 7:25am On Apr 02

Ten06:
The way el-rufai was going after Tinubu did not appoint him was very clear that he wanted to be arrested to get sympathy from the masses.
He actually wanted this arrest but I don’t know if it is going according to his plans

Sympathy from the northerners or who?

Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by VOsimhen144(m): 7:26am On Apr 02

udemzyudex:
You're the one who is sounding silly and stupid, despite what is written up there you still fail to comprehend anything.
Is the case in court about tapping Ribadu's line?

Ozuor.

you get time to dey quote people wey no understand what’s actually going on.

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by MEGA4BILLION(m): 7:28am On Apr 02

He fought with his might to install this government. Let him enjoy the government that he installed

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by Ten06(m): 7:30am On Apr 02

udemzyudex:
Sympathy from the northerners or who?

He knows better. The way he criticized this government was he able to tolerate those criticisms when he was a governor?

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by Franking: 7:31am On Apr 02

There are so many people who should either be in jail now or on their way to jail. But because of their political leaning are walking free. Most of former governors deserve to be in jail.

If El Rufai didn't leave the APC would he face this persecution? That will give you your answer.

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by israelmao(m): 7:34am On Apr 02

VOsimhen144:
Just because El-Rufai he has a lot of truth to spill about this evil government. nawa oo

Na so dem go frustrate and keep this man till after election

Let him spill the bean he wants to spill or let the cat out of the bag.El-Rufai and Tinubu are the same.

Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by AMINDA: 7:35am On Apr 02

Tinubu knows to keep Elrufai illegally incarcerated before doing what he's currently doing with the INEC shenanigans. Love him or hate him, Elrufai is built for moments like these. Both in terms of his ability to mobilise the Northern populace with his messaging, his intellect and his local and international reach. Master Tragedist is scared of his own shadow. He doesn't trust his 36 state governors because he knows how he attracted them with threats and inducement.

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by LeeSmart: 7:41am On Apr 02

Kingosytex:
This man is beginning to sound silly and stupid.

El Rufai tapped Ribadu's line and it's a crime. It's funny how these old men scream foul when they are held accountable for their actions.

They are so used to anyhowness that being held accountable is alien to them. El Rufai made a mistake by admitting to such on live television, he doesn't own Nigeria.

Seems you're an APC supporter, pls go check the charges brought against el rufai by the ICPC and see if there's any wire tapping of phone there.
Well it's owkay to switch off ur brain while typing.

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by Peacecore: 7:41am On Apr 02

Solowande:
Denying bail to a figure like Mallam El-Rufai would not be just a legal matter, it would quickly become a high-stakes political issue with ripple effects across party unity, regional dynamics, judicial credibility, and national stability.
El-Rufai is a prominent and influential Northern figure with strong networks across northern Nigeria. Denying him bail could
deepen factional divides within the Northern bloc. It'll trigger elite infighting, especially among northern political blocs. Which might lead to loss of cohesion ahead of 2027 general election or major policy negotiations.
El-Rufai has considerable influence in northern Nigeria. Denial of bail may provoke backlash from northern political elites and voters.
It could strain the APC’s regional support base, especially if perceived as targeting northern leadership unfairly.
Major opposition parties like the ADC, could capitalize on the situation by portraying the APC led govt as killer of opposition voices and authoritarian. Which may strengthening their narrative ahead of 2027
The North don't forget. They will surely respond at the appropriate time .

Rubbish

So he should be granted bail by the presidency not the court so that it'll help them secure more northern votes? Some of boast before that El-Rufai is untouchable but are now wailing.

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by MaziObinnaokija: 7:45am On Apr 02

CRIMINALS. So,police can detain/ take a YAM,GOAT,PHONE THIEVES suspect to court Abu but EL RUFAI that STEAL BILLIONS can still insult us anyhow abi

Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by Abdulhakeem7(m): 7:47am On Apr 02

Kingosytex:
This man is beginning to sound silly and stupid.

El Rufai tapped Ribadu's line and it's a crime. It's funny how these old men scream foul when they are held accountable for their actions.

They are so used to anyhowness that being held accountable is alien to them. El Rufai made a mistake by admitting to such on live television, he doesn't own Nigeria.

Don't mind all these politicians, what Elrufai did was too grievous, tapping a whole NSA of the country's call and still bold to say it on live TV? That's arrogance of the highest order

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by Codes151(m): 7:55am On Apr 02

Na so e be. He should face it.

Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by Codes151(m): 7:58am On Apr 02

Gadafii:
Politically motivated or not, I like as them dey show the midget shege banza

He follow dey among the people that supported and worked for Tinubu's presidency, he even went head to head with Buhari then.

Buhari knew tinubu was going to be a calamity plus disaster, he subtly told us we would miss him when he's gone, sadly tinubu's three years is worse than the entire 8 years of Buhari.

As for El rufai, make Dem drag am like common kriminal

all Tinubu policies are good.

Only issue is, if the useless PMB n USA didn’t deceive you gullible fellows, these policies should hv been implemented after GEJ regime. GEJ sha. Was a timid fowl.

The timing is bad.

Now you guys understand that effects of inflation.
Emiefele n PMB destroyed this country.

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by Didijiji: 7:59am On Apr 02

MANNABBQGRILL.S:
In politics,
No permanent friends and no permanent enemies,
Only permanent interests.

Nigerians please note it down

This is one of those who supported the destruction of Nigeria

Let’s pen it down for him so when the time comes, we will visit him

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by Bluntemperor: 8:03am On Apr 02

Baba Dubai Rest,I take God beg you!
If the govt did not released El-Rufai to burry his Mother,you will still talk that they are callous,abi?
It also shows that Federal Govt has 2- Forms of Law- one for the Politicians and another for the Masses - the Talakwas , because why should anyone being charged for committing the El-Rufai Kinds Of Atrocities Be Allowed to Still be Roaming About- ⁉️
Interestingly- this one that Nigerian Politicians are feeding on the frail of the Populace is still baffling 🥵

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Re: El-Rufai’s Detention, Arraignment Politically Motivated – Atiku by garykoeman: 8:03am On Apr 02

This old agbaiya should get out.

Did he said same thing when people were been killed in southern kaduna.

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