Nigerian lawyer cum human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has mocked the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, over his ordeal with security personnel at Abuja Airport.
Naija News recalls that security agents attempted to arrest El-Rufai at the Abuja International Airport upon his return from Cairo, Egypt.
The former governor refused to be arrested, instead demanding that the security operatives officially send him a letter of invitation.
In a post via his 𝕏 in the wake of the incident, El-Rufai wrote, ”My lawyers have issued a statement that condemns the illegal attempt to arrest me today at the Abuja airport upon my arrival from Cairo.
“Our country must outgrow executive overreach and deliberate disregard for the rule of law.”
Reacting to the post, Adeyanju stated that El-Rufai, who oppressed people while in office, is crying and begging for the rule of law.
He wrote on 𝕏, “El-Rufai who oppressed everyone yesterday is crying and begging for rule of law. Karma, thank you for this.”
Meanwhile, Adeyanju has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) to probe El-Rufai.
Speaking via a statement on Thursday, Adeyanju cited allegations of corruption and concerns about how insecurity was managed while El-Rufai was in office.
He questioned El-Rufai’s claim of political persecution, while pointing out his administration was frequently criticized for suppressing opposing voices.
Adeyanju urged the anti-corruption agency and the intelligence service to act with fairness and independence, insisting that accountability must apply to all public officials, past or present.
He further asked the DSS to investigate purportedly contentious security strategies linked to El-Rufai’s administration, including allegations that financial inducements were given to violent groups.
