In a warning to political entities and individuals, Professor Chidi Odinkalu, the former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has cautioned against any collaboration with ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Odinkalu’s remarks come in the wake of El-Rufai’s recent criticisms of the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu, which have drawn sharp responses from political figures like former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Shehu Sani.
Sani has publicly condemned El-Rufai, accusing him of authoritarianism during his tenure and questioning his newfound advocacy for democracy. El-Rufai’s recent comments included claims that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strayed from its foundational principles, contributing to a leadership crisis in Nigeria. He stated, “You cannot afford to have illiterates, semi-illiterates, and cunning people as your leaders. This is why we end up with the poor leadership we have today.”
Despite El-Rufai’s critique of the APC and the Tinubu government, Odinkalu’s warning underscores a broader concern about the implications of aligning with a figure he deems politically toxic. In a post on social media platform X, Odinkalu asserted, “I keep saying it: Any party or person that seeks to work with him towards a national platform is &
