Adc condemns El-Rufai's detention as rights violation

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the continued detention of former Kaduna governor El-Rufai as a grave violation of fundamental human rights. The party warned Nigerians that it could happen to anyone tomorrow.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a statement labeling the ongoing detention of Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, as a 'grave violation of fundamental human rights'. In its message titled 'ADC To Nigerians: It's El-Rufai Today, It Could Be You Tomorrow', the party cautioned citizens about the implications of such actions. The statement highlights concerns over the continued detention, framing it as a threat to broader rights. Published on Daily Trust, this comes amid reports of El-Rufai's detention. No further details on the reasons for detention or official responses were provided in the source.

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