El-Rufai's Wife Appeals to President Tinubu Over Alleged Persecution
Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, citing her and her husband's support during his 2023 presidential campaign amid concerns over perceived persecution.
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Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, reminding him of her family's role in supporting his 2023 presidential campaign. In a public appeal reported by Vanguard News, she urged the president to intervene, stating that her husband 'worked for your victory' and 'doesn’t deserve persecution'.
The appeal, made on July 7, 2026, was covered by multiple outlets, including Naija News, which quoted Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai saying, 'We campaigned for you.' The statement underscores growing concerns from within the ruling party about internal treatment of political allies. While the nature of the alleged persecution was not detailed in the reports, the appeal signals mounting tension between factions within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Nasir El-Rufai, a key figure in Tinubu’s 2023 election campaign in northern Nigeria, has faced increased scrutiny since leaving office. His wife’s public appeal highlights the personal dimension of political loyalty and fallout in the current administration. Neither the Presidency nor the Office of the Attorney General has issued a formal response to the appeal as of the publication date.