My father's detention shows Nigeria's democracy far from complete - El-Rufai's son

Author: Seun OpejobiPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

PoliticsCrime & Law

My father's detention shows Nigeria's democracy far from complete - El-Rufai's son

Lawmaker Mohammed Bello El-Rufai stated that his father Nasir El-Rufai's continued detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) shows Nigeria's democracy is far from complete. He emphasized that democracy thrives when leadership is accountable and called for renewed commitment to justice and protection of citizens' rights.

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