Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has claimed he may soon be arrested, alleging growing pressure from the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government on opposition figures.
Speaking during an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday, El-Rufai, now aligned with the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), said recent developments suggest he could be targeted next. “Four people we worked with in Kaduna have been arrested; so it’s only a matter of time before they come for me too,” he stated.
Recall that ENigeria Newspaper reported that the former governor accused the ruling APC of compelling politicians to either defect to the party or remain loyal, amid what he described as a tightening political climate.
His comments come as he continues to criticize President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the APC — the party under which he served two terms as Kaduna governor.
El-Rufai’s remarks also follow the arrest and ongoing trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, further fuelling debate over the current political atmosphere.
