Onanuga calls for probe into El-Rufai's phone tapping claims

Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on information and strategy, has demanded a thorough investigation into phone tapping allegations involving former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai.

Bayo Onanuga, serving as special adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on information and strategy, has publicly called for a thorough probe into claims related to phone tapping made by former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions in Nigerian political circles about surveillance practices.

The demand was highlighted in a report by Daily Trust, emphasizing the need for accountability in such serious allegations. Onanuga's position underscores concerns over potential misuse of authority in monitoring communications.

No further details on the specific claims or timeline were provided in the available information, but the call for investigation reflects broader debates on privacy and governance in Nigeria.

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