Bashir El-Rufai Accuses Brother Bello of Cocaine, Alcohol Abuse on X

Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, accused his elder brother Mohammed Bello El-Rufai—a member of the House of Representatives—of using cocaine and alcohol in a Saturday morning post on X. He called his brother "useless" and said his face is coated with an unknown white substance around his nostrils every night, adding that the lawmaker "prefers alcohol and cocaine."

The post drew reactions from followers who urged Bashir to keep the family dispute off social media. One commenter, @cryptogeekng, told him "If you are referring to your blood brother, you must be the one on colos. Settle out of court and social media." Bashir rejected the advice, insisting his brother is the one actually on colos and "a diet of cocaine and whiskey."

The exchange highlights how personal disputes among Nigeria’s political elite can spill into public view, raising questions about substance abuse allegations and the impact on public trust. While the claims remain unverified by independent sources, they involve a prominent political family and a sitting lawmaker.

What should readers know? Treat social media accusations with caution, seek verified information before forming judgments, and consider how such public feuds may affect perceptions of political families and their accountability.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/29/hes-on-colos-feeds-on-cocaine-el-rufais-son-attacks-elder-brother/