The Digest:
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has accused the state's Commissioner of Police of violating constitutional rights by halting a scheduled meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). El-Rufai termed the police actions as "a dangerous descent into lawlessness," vowing to contest the summons in court. El-Rufai condemned the summons, asserting that no valid court order was served and reaffirming his intention to challenge the legality of the police actions. "This is not the end; further steps will follow," he stated in a press conference.
Key Points:
- El-Rufai accused the Kaduna Police of violating constitutional rights
- ADC meeting in Kaduna was halted by the state police command
- Police summoned El-Rufai and seven ADC members for questioning
- The summons cited criminal conspiracy and public disturbance charges
- El-Rufai criticized the non-delivery of any valid court order
- Former governor vowed to challenge the summons legally
- The ADC chairman was instructed to present El-Rufai and others to SCID
El-Rufai’s response highlights tensions between political figures and law enforcement, raising concerns about constitutional rights and political freedoms.
Sources: Vanguard
