Nasir El-Rufai's Wiretapping Allegation Against Nuhu Ribadu

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, publicly alleged that he and others listened to the telephone conversations of Nigeria's National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, after someone tapped Ribadu's phone. El-Rufai defended the act by claiming the government also engages in illegal wiretapping. In response, Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, on behalf of the Nigeria===Presidency of Nigeria, called for a full investigation and potential prosecution of Nasir El-Rufai, citing serious national security implications. The incident has sparked debate on surveillance practices, privacy rights, and accountability among political actors in Nigeria. Nasir El-Rufai also claimed that Nuhu Ribadu used the Nigeria===Independent Corrupt Practices Commission and the Nigeria===State Security Service (Nigeria) to attempt his arrest.