Attempted arrest: He is our leader, nothing will happen – El-Rufai supporters say
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- •Security agents attempted to arrest former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai at Abuja airport, according to his aide.
- •El-Rufai’s lawyers have publicly condemned the attempted arrest at Abuja airport.
- •Supporters of El-Rufai have publicly declared him their leader and asserted that nothing will happen to him following the attempted arrest.
- •El-Rufai has recently published commentary on national security, justice, and the wellbeing of citizens, framing these as core purposes of political power.
- •An APC chieftain has publicly responded to El-Rufai’s recent comments on political defections within the party.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Nigerian security agencies proceed with a formal arrest or detention of Nasir El-Rufai following the airport incident Political tensions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and between El-Rufai’s supporters and federal authorities could intensify, increasing pressure on party leadership to clarify its stance.
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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Security agents attempt to arrest El-Rufai at Abuja airport – AideAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Attempted arrest: He is our leader, nothing will happen – El-Rufai supporters sayAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)El-Rufai’s lawyers condemn arrest attempt at Abuja airportAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)