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Buba Galadima,

A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has said former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is facing consequences for actions he allegedly took against other people while in power.

Galadima made the remarks while speaking on the detention of the former governor, arguing that El-Rufai’s current situation should not automatically be interpreted as politically motivated. His comments were reported on October 4, 2026.

“El-Rufai himself is paying for what he has done to other people, I believe so. But that does not mean that the issue that led to his detention is politically motivated. Why did they arrest him?” Galadima said.

El-Rufai has faced investigations and criminal proceedings by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other authorities. The ICPC has said its investigation concerns allegations including money laundering and abuse of office, while court proceedings have also involved other allegations.

The former governor was initially taken into ICPC custody in February 2026 after returning to Nigeria from Egypt. The commission subsequently obtained court-authorised remand orders as investigations continued.

A Federal High Court in Abuja later granted El-Rufai bail of N100 million in a separate phone-tapping case. The court noted the constitutional presumption of innocence in criminal proceedings.

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Galadima, while discussing the former governor’s circumstances, said he had previously warned El-Rufai about the possibility of facing legal difficulties.

He said he had advised El-Rufai to be cautious about his conduct and had even approached former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to persuade him to discourage El-Rufai from returning to Nigeria from Egypt.

“I advised him that he should be careful of the way he carries himself, that he either goes on exile or they will jail him,” Galadima said.

The NDC chieftain also turned his attention to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the party of being determined to retain power because of what its members allegedly fear could happen if they lose control of government.

Galadima alleged that the APC, in its determination to remain in power, could “do anything under the sun” because its members were aware of the consequences they could face if they were defeated.

“The desperation with which the APC is going, they can do anything under the sun to come back to power, because they know what it entails if they lose power; what they have done to people will visit them,” he said.

His comments come amid growing political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections, with El-Rufai having become increasingly critical of the APC administration and associated with opposition political activities.

Galadima’s remarks also reflect the broader political debate surrounding El-Rufai’s legal troubles, with different political actors offering contrasting interpretations of the circumstances surrounding his detention.

While some opposition figures have questioned the motives behind the former governor’s prosecution, Galadima maintained that acknowledging possible political tensions does not necessarily establish that the legal case itself is politically motivated.

The former Kaduna governor has maintained his innocence in relation to the allegations against him, while the relevant cases remain subject to judicial proceedings.

The ICPC has also insisted that it is carrying out its responsibilities within the law and has rejected suggestions that its investigations should be determined through media commentary rather than the courts.

As the legal proceedings continue, the controversy surrounding El-Rufai’s detention is expected to remain part of Nigeria’s increasingly heated political discourse ahead of the 2027 elections.

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