He doesn't deserve your persecution — El-Rufai's wife tells Tinubu
Author: Ogaga AriemuPublished on: July 7, 2026Country: Nigeria
PoliticsCrime & Law

The wife of former Kaduna State Governor, Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, made an emotional appeal on Tuesday to President Bola Tinubu, reminding him of their support during the 2023 presidential campaign. She called for fair treatment for her detained husband, who has high blood pressure and diabetes, and asked that his constitutional rights to medical care and family visits be respected. She also condemned the arrest of his personal physician and alleged orders from 'above' denying access, without seeking interference in the legal process.
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