ADC Condemns Detention of El-Rufai, Claims Political Persecution
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- •Nasir El-Rufai has been continuously detained as of early April 2026.
- •The ADC publicly accused the Nigerian government of politically persecuting El-Rufai on April 7, 2026.
- •On April 9, the Nafiu Bala faction of the ADC protested at INEC headquarters demanding official recognition.
- •Former official Dasuki joined the ADC on April 9, citing threats to Nigeria's multi-party democracy.
- •The ADC's actions reflect growing opposition unrest regarding political repression in Nigeria.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Nigerian government releases Nasir El-Rufai the ADC may reduce protests and political tensions could ease, improving Nigeria's democratic image internationally.
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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)ADC Crisis: Nafiu Bala faction protests at INEC headquarters, demands recognitionAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Dasuki alleges threats to multi-party democracy, joins ADCAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)ADC Condemns El-Rufai’s Continuous Detention, Alleges Political PersecutionAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)