Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has issued a stern warning to the federal government, stating that arresting his father would be a grave mistake. This warning comes amid speculation that the government is planning to arrest Nasir El-Rufai, who has been at odds with the administration since his ministerial nomination was rejected by the Senate.
Bashir El-Rufai took to social media platform X to issue the warning, saying, “Na the biggest mistake Pablo Escobar & his henchmen will make.” Although he didn’t mention President Bola Tinubu by name, many social media users interpreted the statement as a direct attack on the president, given the long-standing controversy surrounding Tinubu’s past involvement in a U.S. narcotics case.
The controversy surrounding Tinubu’s past dates back to the 1990s, when he was linked to a drug-related case in the United States, leading to the forfeiture of $460,000 to U.S. authorities. Despite his insistence that he was never convicted of any crime, his political opponents have often used this case against him.
The warning by Bashir El-Rufai has sparked controversy, with many reacting to the statement on social media. The development has also raised concerns about possible political retaliation against Nasir El-Rufai, who has been a vocal critic of the government.
