The Digest: Asiya Ahmed El-Rufai, one of the wives of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, was denied entry through the main gate of the Federal High Court in Kaduna during her husband's arraignment by the ICPC on Tuesday. When she asked a masked DSS operative at the gate to grant her access, the officer remained silent. "I'm Mrs El-Rufai. Who do you want me to call to allow me in?" she asked, to no response. She was later directed to use the back entrance. The first wife, Khadija Ahmed El-Rufai, was also denied access through the front gate and similarly directed to the back entrance.
Key Points:
- The denial of entry to the former governor's wives highlights the heightened security measures surrounding the high-profile arraignment.
- The DSS operative's silence and refusal to engage reflect strict enforcement of court access protocols.
- Asiya's remark, "What is happening here today will pass," suggests a belief that the legal ordeal is temporary.
- The incident adds a personal dimension to the public proceedings, drawing attention to the family's experience.
- Journalists were also barred from the courtroom, indicating a broader restriction on access to the proceedings.
Sources: Daily Trust
