The political battle between Nasir El-Rufai and the Federal Government took a dramatic turn on Thursday.
Security forces attempted to intercept the former Governor at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, resulting in a heated exchange and the confiscation of his travel documents.
Key Details of the Incident:
The Arrival: El-Rufai’s media aide confirmed that the incident happened shortly after his boss touched down from a trip to Cairo.
Refusal to Comply: El-Rufai stood his ground, telling the officers he would not follow them without a "formal invitation."
Passport Snatched: During the struggle, agents took his international passport from his aide, effectively grounded the former Governor from traveling abroad again soon.
Context: El-Rufai has recently become a harsh critic of President Tinubu’s administration. He claims his associates are being arrested to pressure him into returning to the ruling APC party.
