Atiku demands release of El-Rufai and political detainees
Former VP Atiku Abubakar called for immediate release of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and other alleged political detainees in a message shared via his X handle. The call followed his return from Umrah and a solidarity visit to former Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami. Atiku emphasized democratic governance must respect fundamental human rights, stating no one should be detained for political differences. This comes amid growing concerns about opposition figure harassment under President Tinubu's administration, though the government maintains actions are lawful.
SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/23/release-el-rufai-now-atiku-sends-strong-message-to-tinubus-govt/