Atiku Blasts Tinubu’s Govt Over El-Rufai’s Continued Detention, Demands Release

Naijaonpoint_ng | 16-05-2026 05:17am |

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly condemned the ongoing detention of Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, by the Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku characterized El-Rufai's detention as cruel and unjustifiable, emphasizing the disturbing nature of the situation, particularly as Muslims nationwide prepare for the Eid al-Kabir celebrations. He has called for the immediate release of El-Rufai, urging the government to reconsider its stance on the matter.

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