Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, makes an appeal to President Bola Tinubu regarding the treatment her husband is receiving. In statements reported by multiple outlets, she reminds Tinubu of the role she and her husband played during the buildup to Tinubu’s 2023 presidential campaign and says that work contributed to his victory. She argues that, in light of that support, El-Rufai does not deserve what she describes as persecution and calls for fair treatment.
The reports describe her message as emotional and directed at Tinubu, with references to her husband being detained and receiving harsh treatment. While the articles focus on her appeal and the recall of the 2023 political support, they do not provide detailed information in the excerpts on the specific charges or reasons for El-Rufai’s detention. Overall, the sources present a consistent account: El-Rufai’s wife publicly asks the president to reconsider or improve the treatment of her husband, citing his involvement in Tinubu’s campaign.
