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The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has questioned the continued detention of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, raising concerns over whether Nigeria’s anti-corruption campaign is being applied consistently.

Sanusi made the remarks during an interview with Channels Television on the sidelines of a book launch, where he argued that enacting laws to combat corruption was not enough without effective enforcement by institutions responsible for investigating, prosecuting and trying corruption cases

The emir alleged that some corruption cases had been dropped because the suspects had political connections or enjoyed the backing of influential individuals

“We have seen in this country people who are facing corruption charges who basically just get those charges dropped because they belong to the right political environment or have the right political support,” he said.

According to Sanusi, the manner in which some corruption cases had been handled raised questions about whether the anti-corruption campaign was being pursued consistently.

He cited El-Rufai’s case, describing the former governor as his brother, and questioned why he had allegedly been denied bail and remained in detention despite not having been convicted.

“An example is my brother, Nasir El-Rufai, who’s been denied bail. He’s been in detention for seven months, not having been convicted for anything,” he said.


Sanusi said developments such as El-Rufai’s case could lead members of the public to question the motive behind some anti-corruption proceedings.

“So people begin to wonder, is this really a fight against corruption, or is it a political battle?” he asked.

The emir said Nigeria would make little progress until politicians and those in positions of authority, including those responsible for the judiciary, decided to apply the laws for which they were enacted.

“Now, until the politicians and those who control political office and the judiciary decide that they are going to use these laws for the purpose for which they are set up, we’re not going to get anywhere,” he said.

Sanusi added that while reviewing the laws was a positive step, greater attention should also be given to the institutions responsible for enforcing them.

Otherwise, he warned, people with the right political connections could evade accountability.

El-Rufai is facing trial over allegations including corruption and money laundering. He has said his experience has made him reconsider some of his relationships, noting that some friends and associates remained silent during his trial.

Ironfaceman:
The forces keeping elrufai in prison is not the court of law

These are the same forces that stage Ojota subsidy protest

These are the same forces that hired jihadist to make GEJ government ungorvernable

These are the same forces that paid emir Sanusi to be a fake whistle blower.

These are the same forces making people to believe that APC is doing well

Sheuns:
They said El Rufai is paying for his deeds. Okay.

Those that are helping El Rufai pay for his deeds today would also be helped by another person in the future to pay their deeds.

Shikena.

Ironfaceman:
The forces keeping elrufai in prison is not the court of law

These are the same forces that stage Ojota subsidy protest

These are the same forces that hired jihadist to make GEJ government ungorvernable

These are the same forces that paid emir Sanusi to be a fake whistle blower.

These are the same forces making people to believe that APC is doing well

Reference:
That is revenge, that is not justice. They are not the same thing.

Reference:
That is revenge, that is not justice. They are not the same thing.

AMINDA:
Where is the justice for Elrufai? Has he been convicted for any offence? Why continue to detain him indefinitely? No matter how long it tarries, this "justice" must go round. No worry yourself.

Lordhanzo:
Elrufai admitted be bugged the office of a vip.

Pigstormentor:
They betrayed him. A typical character trait of sophisticated betrayers.

Ironfaceman:
The forces keeping elrufai in prison is not the court of law

These are the same forces that stage Ojota subsidy protest

These are the same forces that hired jihadist to make GEJ government ungorvernable

These are the same forces that paid emir Sanusi to be a fake whistle blower.

These are the same forces making people to believe that APC is doing well

AMINDA:
Where is the evidence that he bugged anyone? Can you convict someone for murder when no dead body exists?

AMINDA:
Where is the evidence that he bugged anyone? Can you convict someone for murder when no dead body exists? Hr bugged the office of a VIP but the VIP wasn't aware he had been bugged until someone told him about it. Under the Nigerian constitution, an individual cannot incriminate himself. Every crime will have to be proven beyond reasonable doubt.