• “I listened to government calls,” the ex-state executive asserts in a new video, raising fresh questions about the security of Nigeria’s top intelligence office.
Lead: Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has alleged that National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu’s telephone was tapped so that he could listen to the NSA’s conversations. The claim, made in a recent statement, raises the prospect that El-Rufai could be asked by authorities or parliamentary committees to identify who carried out the alleged tapping.
Details: El-Rufai said the alleged interception of Ribadu’s phone was conducted “for him,” allowing him access to the NSA’s private conversations. He did not provide details publicly about when the alleged tapping occurred or the identities of those responsible.
Speaking to ARISETV Prime Times program and monitored by OBSERVERS TIMES, the former Kaduna Governor also admitted that they do listen to
Reaction and next steps: The allegation has prompted calls for clarification and possible investigation. Observers say the claim—if pursued—could lead to requests for El-Rufai to appear before investigative bodies or a legislative panel to name the alleged tapper and provide any evidence he may have.
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No immediate response: There was no immediate public response from Nuhu Ribadu or the Office of the National Security Adviser at the time of reporting.
Alleged Breach: Former Kaduna Governor Claims He Monitored NSA’s Phone Conversations
