Ahmed Rufai Abubakar has resigned as Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) after six years in office, citing personal family issues. His departure has sparked speculation among the public regarding potential pressures behind the resignation
Ahmed Rufai Abubakar has officially resigned as the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) after over six years in office. He submitted his resignation to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Saturday, August 24, citing "some personal family issues" as the primary reason for his departure.
In a brief statement to the press, Abubakar described his resignation as routine and confirmed that President Tinubu graciously accepted it. He assured the president of his continued commitment to addressing security issues in the country despite stepping down from his role. Appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2018, Abubakar's tenure has been marked by significant challenges, including ongoing security threats facing Nigeria.
However, Abubakar's resignation has sparked a wave of speculation and mixed reactions from the public. Many Nigerians took to social media to voice their suspicions about the true nature of his departure. Comments ranged from suggesting that Abubakar was pressured to resign to concerns about the implications of his exit for national security. One user remarked, “Nigerian public officials don’t resign… I’m sure he was asked to resign or be kicked out,”
