Bashir El-Rufai publicly attacks his elder brother, Bello El-Rufai, on X, escalating an ongoing family dispute. According to reports, Bashir describes his brother as involved in “nonsense” and raises personal accusations linked to how Bello conducts himself.
The conflict is framed as part of a broader rift over political loyalty and disagreements within the El-Rufai family. One report says the dispute is tied to their differing positions on issues and support for particular political lines. Bello is described in coverage as a member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, while their father, former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, is also noted as facing fraud charges. Across outlets, the emphasis differs: some focus on the public nature of the online exchange, while others highlight how Kaduna politics and the brothers’ roles contribute to the widening split.
Despite the varying framing, the sources agree the disagreement between the brothers is now playing out publicly and is connected to wider political tensions surrounding their family.
