Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has raised alarm over what he describes as a fresh plot to implicate him in criminal activities, alleging a coordinated effort to damage his reputation and keep him in prolonged detention.
In a statement by his media adviser, El-Rufai rejected claims linking him to an alleged attack on a witness in an ongoing case at the Kaduna State High Court. He has instructed his legal team to initiate defamation proceedings against The Nation newspaper over its report.
Key Points:
El-Rufai claims a sustained campaign of vilification against him since 2023.
He was detained by the EFCC and ICPC in February after honouring an invitation.
The former governor denies any connection to the alleged witness attack.
His legal team has been instructed to sue The Nation for defamation.
He warns against the misuse of legal processes as a tool of oppression.
El-Rufai’s legal team will pursue defamation claims while he awaits a ruling on his bail application.
Sources: Daily Trust