VIDEO: El-Rufai Exposes Alleged Plot Against His Family, Cites Brother As Target

He made the claim in a viral video while explaining why his brother was absent from their mother’s burial.

Recall that El-Rufai’s mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, passed away in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday and was later flown to Abuja, where she was buried on Sunday.

Her passing occurred at a time when El-Rufai was already in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of corruption and money laundering.

Addressing his brother’s absence at the funeral, El-Rufai explained that Bashir stayed away to avoid being arrested.

According to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, the alleged plan was to use Bashir’s arrest as leverage to compel him into negotiations.

In his words, Bashir remained in Cairo so he would not be apprehended, which would have forced him to engage in discussions with the authorities. He also expressed gratitude to those who supported the family during the period of mourning.

Meanwhile, El-Rufai has stepped up pressure on the National Judicial Council (NJC), urging it to act on his petition against Federal High Court Judge, Justice R.M. Aikawa, over alleged bias and misconduct.

In a follow-up letter dated March 9, 2026, addressed to Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, he expressed concern over what he described as the council’s delay in responding to his complaint.

Justice Aikawa is currently presiding over a criminal case brought against El-Rufai by the ICPC.

The former governor was arraigned on a 10-count charge involving alleged corruption, abuse of office, money laundering, and unlawful possession of public funds.

His legal team has also raised concerns about the judge’s assignment to the case, citing an unresolved petition before the NJC.