EL-RUFAI’S LAWYER CONDEMNS ‘ATTEMPTED ARREST’ AT ABUJA AIRPORT, THREATENS LEGAL ACTION AGAINST EFCC
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By: Sefiu Ajape
Legal counsel to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has condemned what he described as an attempted arrest of his client upon his return to Nigeria from Cairo, Egypt.
Ubong Esop Akpan of Ubong Akpan Chambers also threatened legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the alleged attempt to detain the former governor.
In a statement, the lawyer maintained that El-Rufai would not evade law enforcement authorities under any circumstances.
The statement read in part, “Let us make it publicly and abundantly clear: Malami Nasir El-Rufai will never take the cowardly route of running away from law enforcement.
“He will honour without preconditions all legitimate law enforcement summons.
“Legal action will be pursued against all persons and agencies responsible for this unconstitutional conduct to uphold accountability and deter future abuses.
“The judiciary remains the ultimate arbiter, and we shall seek redress through all available legal channels to protect the sanctity of the law.
“My lawyers have issued a statement that condemns the illegal attempt to arrest me today at the Abuja airport upon my arrival from Cairo.
“Our country must outgrow executive overreach and deliberate disregard for the rule of law.
“As counsel to Malam Nasir El-Rufai, we unequivocally condemn the attempted illegal arrest of our client by security operatives this afternoon upon his arrival in Abuja via Egypt Air flight MS 877 from Cairo.
“This is a flagrant violation of constitutional rights, executive overreach, and a deliberate disregard for the rule of law.
“The invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, was delivered to Malam El-Rufai’s residence while he was already abroad, rendering it inherently illogical and impractical to demand immediate attendance to answer purported allegations.
“Such an approach defies reason, as it presumes instantaneous compliance from an individual outside the jurisdiction, without regard for logistical realities or legal fairness.”
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