The African Democratic Congress (ADC) accuses the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to keep former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai detained or otherwise restricted until after the 2027 general election. ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi made the allegation on Channels Television’s Politics Today, arguing that the APC is delaying El-Rufai’s release to weaken the opposition and strengthen its own position in the lead-up to the vote.
Vanguard reports that El-Rufai is facing legal action, describing ongoing allegations of financial misconduct linked to his tenure as governor. The outlet attributes the case to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ADC’s position, as reflected across the reports, is that the timing of his handling is politically motivated rather than strictly tied to due process.
None of the cited sources attribute the alleged plan to APC officials, and the reports focus on ADC’s claims rather than presenting a response from the APC or developments in the legal proceedings.
