Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have accused the Federal Government of trying to intimidate them and unfairly target political opponents. This comes after the police called former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and several of his associates to answer questions about claims of criminal conspiracy.
According to The Punch, a letter, dated September 4, 2025, and signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Uzairu Abdullahi, states that El-Rufai and six leaders from the ADC are required to appear at the State Criminal Investigation Department on September 8.
The allegations against them include criminal conspiracy, inciting public disturbance, mischief, and causing serious injury.
The individuals named in the letter include El-Rufai’s former Chief of Staff, Bashir Sa’idu, along with Jafaru Sani, Ubaidullah Mohammed, Nasiru Maikano, Aminu Abita, and Ahmed Hussaini, also known as Mikiya.
In response to this situation, the Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) accused Governor Uba Sani of using security forces to target those who are seen as political rivals.
Maria Dogo, the state Publicity Secretary for the party, called the police’s actions a “clear case of political witch-hunt” aimed at those who do not support the governor.
“Although I don’t want to react to it, let me tell you, El-Rufai is only reaping what he sowed,” Dogo said.
“He robbed us of our mandate during the 2023 governorship election and handed it over to Governor Uba Sani. Look closely at the composition of those invited by the police; they are mostly people who left the All Progressives Congress. This is witch-hunting, plain and simple.”
The PDP spokesperson accused Governor Sani of using law enforcement to silence his political challengers.
Attempts to contact the Kaduna State Government for a statement were unsuccessful, as calls and messages to the governor’s spokesperson went unanswered by the time this report was prepared.
However, a senior government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, called the PDP’s allegations “groundless and self-serving,” and stated that the police are just fulfilling their responsibilities.
“Nobody is above the law. If the police have reliable evidence against anyone, including a former governor, they have the right to invite them for questioning. The PDP is just complaining because it fits their political story.”
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