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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Kaduna youths protest on the streets demanding the release or arraignment of former governor Nasir El-Rufai detained by ICPC.
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Kaduna youths protest El-Rufai's continued detention

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Youth groups in Kaduna took to the streets on Wednesday to protest the continued detention of former governor Nasir El-Rufai by the ICPC. The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) condemned the detention, urging the agency to either arraign him or release him. The ICPC denied claims that El-Rufai suffered nosebleeding.

Muyiwa Adekeye, media adviser to former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed worries about his health and treatment while in detention by the ICPC. He alleged that El-Rufai suffered a nosebleed and that his wife was prevented from delivering a meal. The ICPC has not granted bail eight days after the detention began.

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