Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has said former Governor Nasir El-Rufai is paying the price for his irresponsible leadership and misgovernance while in office.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sani said El-Rufai had no respect for the rule of law and arrested and jailed many people during his tenure.
El-Rufai has been detained for about 200 days. Sani said being out of circulation leads to loss of friends, adding that El-Rufai is now experiencing what he subjected others to.
Prolonged detention without trial threatens rule of law and citizens’ rights.
Political leaders may face consequences for past actions when out of power.
Public sympathy for El-Rufai may erode if allegations of misgovernance are substantiated.
The case signals that impunity for abuses may not last indefinitely.
Timing before 2027 makes accountability a key political issue.
Sani’s remarks highlight the consequences of leadership conduct. Nigerians should watch how El-Rufai’s case unfolds and its impact on political accountability ahead of 2027.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Channels Television
