Reno Omokri Calls for Prosecution of El-Rufai Over Alleged Killings and ₦423b Theft
Former presidential aide and ambassador-designate, Reno Omokri, has renewed his name for the prosecution of Nasir El-Rufai over allegations linked to his time as governor of Kaduna State.
Omokri made the demand in a social media submit on Friday. He targeted on what he described as a troubling legacy from El-Rufai’s eight years in workplace.
His feedback come amid rising public consideration on the previous governor’s latest confrontation with safety authorities.
In his submit, Omokri recalled incidents of alleged human rights violations and suppression of dissent. He shared a picture of Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, describing his situation because of state motion throughout El-Rufai’s administration.
“Along with lowering Sheikh Zakzaky to such a barbaric and pathetic state, 347 Shia Muslim males, ladies, youngsters, and infants had been massacred below Nasir el-Rufai,” Omokri wrote.
He additional alleged that the variety of casualties might be greater than formally reported. In line with him, unofficial figures positioned the dying toll near 1,000.
Omokri additionally referenced the case of Abubakar Idris, a identified critic of the previous governor. He claimed Idris was kidnapped and later presumed useless. He added that a number of journalists and activists had been arrested or compelled to flee Nigeria throughout that interval.
He named some media practitioners who allegedly confronted intimidation for reporting critically on the federal government.
“Nasir el-Rufai arrested a number of journalists and activists for masking him negatively, together with: Jacob Onjewu Dickson, Segun Onibiyo, Midat Joseph and Audu Maikori,” Omokri acknowledged.
He stated Audu Maikori ultimately escaped to america after struggling what he described as extreme persecution.
“Audu Maikori needed to escape Nigeria for america, the place I met him, interviewed him, and shuddered in terror at what Nasir El-Rufai did to him,” he wrote.
Omokri additionally accused the previous governor of demolishing properties linked to political opponents. He talked about property belonging to Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi and Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir as examples.
Past human rights considerations, Omokri raised contemporary allegations of large-scale {financial} misconduct. He stated El-Rufai ought to reply questions over the alleged diversion of ₦423 billion throughout his tenure.
“Nasir el-Rufai is fingered within the alleged theft of ₦423 billion throughout his tenure by no much less a physique than the Kaduna State Home of Meeting. He’s not above the legislation or above arrest. He mustn’t resist authorized arrest or attempt to blame others for his alleged crimes,” Omokri wrote.
He dismissed claims that El-Rufai was being politically focused. In line with him, the problem at hand is accountability and respect for the rule of legislation.
Omokri concluded that the previous governor’s previous actions shouldn’t be ignored just because he now claims persecution. He insisted that justice should take its course.
Recall that stress erupted on Thursday on the Nnamdi Azikiwe Worldwide Airport, Abuja, involving El-Rufai and operatives of the Division of State Providers (DSS).
Supporters of the previous governor alleged that safety brokers tried to arrest him upon his arrival from Cairo. They claimed he resisted as a result of there was no formal warrant or written invitation.
Through the incident, DSS operatives reportedly seized his worldwide passport. This motion drew protests from bystanders who demanded adherence to due course of.
El-Rufai’s authorized crew later described the transfer as illegal and unconstitutional. They demanded the instant return of his passport and a public apology from the safety company.