In a move that has stirred national attention, the Nigeria Police Force has summoned former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, alongside key figures of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for questioning in Abuja. The development is linked to alleged plans that security agencies describe as "suspicious political coordination" that could threaten public order.
According to police sources, the invitation was issued after intelligence reports flagged a series of secret meetings held in the FCT involving El-Rufai and top ADC strategists. These meetings, reportedly aimed at “mobilising alternative political structures,” have triggered security interest amid growing political unrest in some northern states.
Though the full details remain sketchy, officials believe the discussions may have bordered on challenging federal influence in sensitive zones, or even plotting a shadow political movement. The police say the summons is “routine” and meant to clarify issues, but political watchers are not buying that explanation.
El-Rufai, known for his outspokenness and strong stance against the current federal leadership, has neither confirmed nor denied receiving the invitation. However, close associates say he is “not shaken” and is ready to honour the summons if it’s within the law.
Meanwhile, ADC National Chairman Ralph Okey Nwosu has described the situation as “politically motivated intimidation.” In a brief statement, he warned that the growing tendency of using law enforcement to suppress opposition voices is dangerous for Nigeria’s democracy.
This latest move comes weeks after El-Rufai was reportedly blacklisted from public events in the North-West over his continued silence on national issues. Political analysts say the former governor is becoming “a threat to the establishment” due to his quiet mobilization behind the scenes.
In the FCT, tension is rising as security presence increases around known ADC offices and locations linked to El-Rufai. While no formal arrests have been made, insiders confirm that surveillance on all involved parties has intensified.
The Nigerian public is watching closely, with debates raging on social media over what this could mean for the 2027 elections. Some believe El-Rufai is gearing up for a major comeback under a new political umbrella, while others think the government is simply trying to silence dissent.
For now, the summoned parties are expected to report at the Force Headquarters later this week. Whether this turns into a full-blown investigation or ends as mere political theatre remains to be seen.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on Abuja. Will this summon escalate into a showdown between the old guard and the new opposition? Or is this just another chapter in Nigeria’s ever-unpredictable political drama?
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