Nasir El-Rufai attempted arrest
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated Feb 12, 2026
The attempted arrest of Nasir El-Rufai and the seizure of his passport could raise concerns about political stability and the rule of law in Nigeria, potentially affecting investor confidence in the country. His allegations of political intimidation against the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress administration may further contribute to political uncertainty.
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was the subject of an attempted arrest by security agents, reportedly from the United States — United States Department of State, upon his arrival at Nigeria — Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, from Cairo, Egypt. El-Rufai refused to comply without a formal invitation, and his passport was subsequently seized from an aide. He condemned the incident as an illegal act and a display of executive overreach, emphasizing the need for Nigeria to uphold the rule of law. This event follows El-Rufai's recent claims of potential arrest by the Federal Government and his allegations of political intimidation against opposition figures by the ruling Nigeria — All Progressives Congress. He recently defected from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress to the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress.
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