Shari’ah Council raises the alarm over El-Rufai’s detention, warns against politically motivated persecution

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has raised concerns over the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, warning that actions perceived as politically motivated could undermine public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic institutions.

In a statement signed by Secretary General Nafiu Baba Ahmad, the Council acknowledged El-Rufai’s right to presumption of innocence while urging authorities to strictly adhere to constitutional due process at every stage of the proceedings.

“The pursuit of justice must itself be just. Actions perceived as arbitrary, politically motivated, or inconsistent with the rule of law risk undermining public confidence in state institutions,” the Council stated, according to Daily Trust.

El-Rufai faces charges before both the ICPC and DSS over alleged corruption and unlawful telephone tapping.