ADC accuses presidency of targeting opposition leaders, citing former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s detention as politically motivated
Oladimeji Fabiyi, Deputy National Financial Secretary and member of the National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the Federal Government of targeting opposition leaders out of fear.
Fabiyi criticised the detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing the action as a politically motivated move by the presidency.
He contrasted the treatment of opposition figures with the apparent leniency shown to ruling All Progressives Congress members facing corruption allegations.
“President Bola Tinubu appears to have recognised the depth and strength of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai’s influence and political standing.
This seems to have prompted the unleashing of Nigeria’s three major anti-graft and security agencies EFCC, DSS, and ICPC against him in what looks like a coordinated onslaught,” Fabiyi said in a statement on Thursday.
Fabiyi warned that the aggressive pursuit of opposition members while welcoming ruling party figures with similar allegations reflects a troubling politicisation of Nigeria’s security and anti-corruption agencies.
“All sense of decorum, responsibility, and morality appears to have been sacrificed on the altar of politics,” he added.
The ADC leader described El-Rufai as effectively a “political prisoner of war,” underscoring the party’s view that the government’s actions against opposition figures are disproportionate and fear-driven.
As Senator Ned Nwoko positions for a return to the National Assembly, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has described any opposing ambition as self- serving, unnecessary and detrimental to the peace and development of Delta North Senatorial District.
Speaking in an interview in Abuja, Chief Eboh, a former civil commissioner in Delta State, said Senator Nwoko continues to enjoy widespread goodwill and the support of the people of Delta North, popularly known as Anioma.
While acknowledging that political aspirations are legitimate in a democratic setting, Eboh cautioned against what he termed the “unacceptable drift towards turning politics into a family enterprise and a tool for power control and manipulation.”
He called on residents of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency and the wider Delta North district to resist “the inordinate ambition of some Shylock politicians driven by selfish motives and unrestrained personal interests.”
The APC stalwart warned that personality-driven ambitions, rather than people-oriented leadership, could
lead to avoidable rivalry and division within Delta North.
Chief Eboh maintained that Senator Nwoko’s performance in office has been commendable and deserving of re-election, citing key interventions in rural road construction, electrification, education, potable water supply, and empowerment programmes.
He further highlighted the senator’s sustained advocacy for the recognition and identity of Anioma, noting that it was “unprecedented in the political history of the district”.
According to him, “Senator Nwoko has not only met expectations but surpassed them. He deserves re-election, particularly given the fact that the core constitutional responsibility of a senator is lawmaking for the good governance of the nation.”
Eboh said the people of Delta North regard Nwoko as a progressive leader who embodies unity and dignity across Anioma, stressing that he should not be distracted by unnecessary political contestation.
He reaffirmed that the senator’s commitment to the growth and development of Anioma remains unwavering and urged constituents to sustain their support for his return to the Senate.
The APC chieftain also called for continued backing of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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