ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, has accused President Bola Tinubu and his administration of detaining former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to prevent him from participating in the 2027 election.Abdullahi claimed El-Rufai's arrest is not about legal proceedings but a political move to weaken the opposition.

He emphasized that the court should determine El-Rufai's guilt or innocence, warning that indefinite detention suggests the APC government's intent to suppress opposition.

Abdullahi highlighted El-Rufai's role in Tinubu's rise to presidency, noting that he was supported despite opposition from Buhari's cabinet.The ADC leader urged accountability, stating that any harm to El-Rufai while in custody would make Tinubu's administration responsible.This accusation comes amid ongoing political tensions and debates over electoral integrity in Nigeria.