Muyiwa Adekeye, spokesperson for Nasir El-Rufai, has disclosed that the former Kaduna governor experienced a nosebleed overnight in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

In a statement released late Monday, Adekeye also alleged that the Commission stopped El-Rufai’s wife from handing him food personally on February 17.

El-Rufai had turned himself in at the EFCC headquarters on February 16 after receiving an invitation from the anti-corruption agency.

Two days later, on February 18, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, took him into custody following his release by the EFCC.

Both anti-graft bodies are investigating El-Rufai over alleged financial misconduct during his time as Kaduna governor from 2015 to 2023.

In 2024, the Kaduna State House of Assembly accused El-Rufai of misappropriating N423 billion in public funds and engaging in money laundering, urging anti-corruption agencies to launch a probe.

Adekeye stated that El-Rufai’s lawyers have yet to be presented with any remand order permitting his detention beyond 48 hours without formal charges.

He added that the former governor’s legal representatives and relatives are “having difficulties in securing access to him in detention”.

“One of his wives was not allowed to deliver his meal directly to him on the evening of 17th February, but was asked to pass it to him through one of the commission’s personnel. His lawyers have reported that he suffered an overnight episode of bleeding from his nose,” the statement said.

Adekeye further noted that on Wednesday, the Federal Capital Territory High Court will hear El-Rufai’s suit seeking enforcement of his fundamental rights against the Federal Government, the ICPC, the EFCC and the Department of State Services, DSS.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, stalwart is expected to be arraigned this week over allegations that he intercepted a telephone conversation involving Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser, NSA.

On Monday, El-Rufai also filed a lawsuit against the ICPC, accusing the agency of unlawfully raiding his Abuja home.

Newly elected Gwagwalada Council Chairman Defects to APC

……..Sparks Political Reactions in Abuja
The political landscape in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has taken a new turn as the newly elected Chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The development has stirred conversations across Abuja’s political circles, with supporters and critics weighing in on what the move could mean for governance and party dominance in the area.
Gwagwalada, one of the six area councils in the FCT, plays a significant role in Abuja’s grassroots politics. Political observers say the Chairman’s decision to align with the All Progressives Congress may be part of a broader strategy to consolidate power and strengthen ties with the ruling party at the federal level.
While the Chairman has yet to publicly outline detailed reasons for the defection, insiders suggest that political alignment, access to resources, and future ambitions may have influenced the decision.
Party faithful in the APC have welcomed the move, describing it as a boost to the party’s growing influence in the FCT. Some stakeholders believe the defection will enhance collaboration between the council and federal authorities, potentially accelerating development projects in Gwagwalada.
However, opposition voices have criticized the move, accusing the Chairman of political inconsistency and betraying the mandate of voters who supported him under a different platform.
Political analysts note that defections at the local government level often reshape power dynamics, especially in politically strategic territories like Abuja. The shift may trigger realignments within the council’s legislative arm and influence upcoming elections in the FCT.
Residents are now watching closely to see whether the change in party affiliation will translate into improved service delivery, infrastructure development, and grassroots empowerment.
With the APC continuing to consolidate its foothold across various states and councils nationwide, this latest defection adds to the growing narrative of political realignments ahead of future electoral cycles.
For now, all eyes remain on Gwagwalada as stakeholders await official statements, possible counter-moves by opposition parties, and the long-term impact of this political shift on governance in the council.

Former Kano governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed sadness over the decision of the Kano State Government he helped bring to power to leave the Kwankwasiyya movement and join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Kwankwaso spoke after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his allies were officially received into the APC.

In a video shared on Sunusi Oscar’s Facebook page, Kwankwaso said he does not understand why the government formed under Kwankwasiyya was suddenly moved to what he described as Gandujiyya, the faction of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

“This government was formed with a lot of sacrifice, but without any clear reason that we know, it was taken away from our Kwankwasiyya structure and moved elsewhere,” he lamented.

Kwankwaso described the development as painful and disappointing but added that only God knows the real reason behind it.

He said he was praying that the outcome would still turn out well for his supporters.

He also congratulated members of the Kano State House of Assembly who won the recent elections in Ungogo and parts of Kano Municipal, even though, according to him, voter turnout was low.

Kwankwaso ended by wishing all Kwankwasiyya supporters well and said those who followed the government into the APC could still return, noting that the door remains open.