- Safiu Kehinde
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has explained reason behind the arrest and persecution of his friend and the state’s ex-Chief of Staff, Bashir Saidu.
While confirming his release after 50 days detention, El-Rufai disclosed that Saidu was arrested due to his political influence in Kaduna state.
He made the disclosure in a post on his official X handle on Wednesday.
According to ex-Kaduna governor, Saidu largely dominated Kaduna North and Central Senatorial Districts politics from the days of APP, ANPP, CPC and the APC.
El-Rufai vowed that the those behind Saidu arrest and persecution will get a payback on or before 2027 election.
“After 50 days of abduction and unjustified incarceration, Bashir Saidu is now free and at home. Bashir has been my friend for over 53 years – a Barewa College classmate, former Commissioner of Local Government, and of Finance, and former Chief of Staff.
“A grassroots politician, sound technocrat, and true public servant, Bashir largely dominates the progressive politics of Kaduna North and Central Senatorial Districts from the days of APP, ANPP, CPC and the APC.
“That is the main reason behind his persecution, and the payback to those behind it will be known on or before the 2027 elections, in sha Allah.
“The role of some policemen in the abduction as well as the conduct of some Judges of the Federal High Court, and the State High Court, in obstructing and delaying bail for clearly bailable offenses was quite enlightening and will be tabled in the court of public opinion – when all the facts are assembled. Please stand by for some interesting insights. Thank you.” He wrote.