By: Daure David
In a shocking revelation, sources have disclosed a plot by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration to use the legal system to imprison former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Elrufai. The scheme, which sources claim has already been set in motion, is allegedly aimed at silencing Elrufai as he begins to position himself for a significant political coalition that could challenge President Bola Tinubu’s hold on power ahead of the 2027 elections.
The sources, who requested to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the issue, revealed that top APC loyalists have been secretly working behind the scenes to leverage the legal framework to find Elrufai guilty of various charges. The intention, they claim, is to imprison him and effectively eliminate any potential threat he could pose to Tinubu’s continued control of Nigeria’s political landscape.
Elrufai, widely seen as a strong political force, has long been a vocal critic of the administration’s policies and is known for his ambitious aspirations to form a political coalition capable of challenging Tinubu’s dominance in the coming years. His support base, which spans across northern Nigeria and beyond, has only grown in recent years, making him a key figure to watch in the race for the 2027 presidential election.
The alleged plot to jail Elrufai has raised alarm among many political Groups, Analysts and legal experts, who argue that such a move would be a direct assault on democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria. Critics have warned that using the judiciary as a political weapon to silence opposition figures sets a dangerous precedent, further eroding public trust in the country’s legal institutions.
“The use of the legal system to target political adversaries is a violation of fundamental rights and an affront to the principles of fairness and justice,” said one legal expert who preferred not to be named. “If the allegations is true, this would mark a dark chapter in Nigeria’s democratic journey.”
The APC-led government, which has been under increasing scrutiny for its handling of various political issues, has yet to comment on the allegations. However, insiders suggest that the administration is willing to go to great lengths to prevent Elrufai from making a serious political comeback in the near future.
As the 2027 elections approach, the battle for political power in Nigeria continues to intensify, with Elrufai’s potential involvement in a major coalition likely to shake up the political order. How the APC responds to this emerging challenge remains to be seen, but with reports of an alleged plot to silence one of its fiercest critics, the stakes have never been higher.
For now, the political landscape remains fraught with uncertainty, as the nation watches to see whether justice will prevail or if political machinations will take center stage in determining the future of Nigeria’s leadership.
