El-Rufai Alleges: Kaduna Governor Masterminded Saturday’s Attacks, Says He Has Proof

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused his successor, Governor Uba Sani, of masterminding the attack on him and other opposition leaders in the state.

The incident occurred on Saturday during the inauguration of a transition committee formed by opposition parties in Kaduna, when suspected political thugs stormed the venue, unleashing violence and vandalizing property.

Speaking on Channels Television on Sunday, El-Rufai insisted that he possesses evidence linking the governor to the attack and vowed to present it to the Inspector General of Police and other relevant authorities.

“I have evidence that the Kaduna State Governor is behind Saturday’s attacks. I will submit the evidence to the IGP and other authorities, should they choose to investigate,” he declared.

He also condemned the failure of law enforcement, alleging that police officers stood by while opposition figures were assaulted.

Despite his renewed involvement in politics, El-Rufai stressed that he has no personal ambition to contest for any office. According to him, his engagement is solely to support credible leadership at both state and national levels.

“This government lies every day, and Nigerians can see the truth without anyone explaining it. I am not running for Senate, I am not contesting for any position. That is why I am calling on you—let us unite and remove the oppressors,” he urged.

El-Rufai revealed that he had initially planned to retire from partisan politics after leaving office, but recent developments compelled his return, though without personal political aspirations.