By Kingston Magare 8.7.2026
Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi Wednesday called for justice and equity in the trial of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai.
Obi stated that his travail has traumatised his family and had been moved to tears following the desperate plea of his wife over his continued detention.
El Rufai has been in custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission since April facing a nine-count charge bordering on alleged advance fee fraud and money laundering.
On Tuesday he was rushed to the National Hospital Abuja for treatment, but according to ICPC, his personal doctor had given a false statement. He was arrested and El-Rufai’s wife was also assaulted at the hospital.
“I woke this morning in America and was deeply moved by an emotional viral video of Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, prompting deep reflection on our nation’s future.
“Regardless of the allegations against Mallam Nasir El-Rufai or any other citizen, justice must be transparent and fair, with reasonable bail conditions that should not be seen as punitive before trial.
“In a democracy governed by the rule of law, institutions exist to protect every citizen’s rights, regardless of their background.” Obi said in a statement released his media team.
Meanwhile, Mr. Obi in chat with Chude podcast, alleged that his life is being threatened by agents of the government.
“With the way this government is going, I may not even be alive to contest the 2027 election. Every single thing I do for a living, this government is deliberately frustrating. I face frustration every day. They recently locked my car at the airport.
“They said I was not supposed to park there but there were other cars on the same spot. I told them it was my car they locked, and they told me they don’t care.”