Ex-NHIS Chief Claims El-Rufai Is Tinubu’s Political Prisoner

Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, told SYMFONI TV that Nasir El-Rufai’s detention is driven by political rivalry rather than genuine legal concerns. He noted that El-Rufai once backed President Bola Tinubu’s rise but later fell out with him. Yusuf argued this fracture in their relationship may explain the charges against the ex-governor, which he and other legal experts find weak. Yusuf warned that using the courts to settle political disputes sets a dangerous precedent. He expressed worry about security agencies being used to silence opponents and undermining democratic debate. “I want to tell the world, Nasiru El-Rufai is President Bola Tinubu’s political prisoner, end of story. I’ve seen the charges, it’s laughable,” he declared.

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