Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a stern warning to the Bola Tinubu government, stating that it will be held accountable if anything happens to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who is reportedly in detention. Atiku expressed concern over El-Rufai’s health and welfare, citing reports that he suffered a nosebleed while in custody and was denied access to family members.
Atiku is demanding transparency, calling on the Federal Government to disclose which agency is holding El-Rufai, whether it’s the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), or the State Security Service (SSS). He emphasized that secrecy in matters of detention only fuels suspicion and undermines public trust.
The former Vice President also raised concerns about selective prosecution, alleging that opposition figures are being targeted while others are shielded from scrutiny. He stressed that justice must be transparent, accountability must be even-handed, and the rule of law must apply to all.
