Why El-Rufai is unique in Nigerian politics – Atiku’s aide, Olarenwaju

Demola Olarenwaju, Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described the embattled former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai as a unique Nigerian politician.

Olarenwaju explained that El-Rufai is unique because of his clear headedness and strategic thoughts.

Posting on X, he noted that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission, ICPC, would soon have no excuse for detaining him.

The former governor and a chieftain of the ADC has been held in detention by the ICPC since February 19, 2026.

On April 13, the ICPC took the former governor to a Kaduna high court with a revised set of nine charges related to alleged fraud and misuse of office.

El-Rufai is currently undergoing judicial trial amid health challenges and the arrest of his personal physician.

However, Olarenwaju wrote: “What makes El-Rufai unique in Nigeria’s politics is his clear headedness and depth of strategic thought with tactical implementational balance.

“He is not only a planner but if nobody will do the dirties, my man will off his white and enter the mud himself. Hate to love him.

“They will eventually run out of excuses to keep holding the man and then the nakedness of their hypocrisy will become too glaring to be concealed from and ignored by the outside world. Till then, it’s solidarity and courage.”

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