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EL RUFAI: THE MAN WHO DEFIED COURT ORDERS, DEMOLISHED HOUSES, PEOPLE’S SHOPS, NOW SEEKING JUSTICE – SHEHU SANI
In a striking turn of events, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is seeking legal redress against the Kaduna State Assembly’s investigation into his administration’s finances.
This move has drawn sharp criticism from former senator Shehu Sani, who took to Twitter to highlight the apparent irony of El-Rufai’s newfound reliance on the judiciary.
Sani’s tweet came shortly after El-Rufai initiated a lawsuit challenging the Assembly’s probe into alleged financial discrepancies amounting to N432 billion during his tenure.
The former governor, known for his uncompromising stance on governance and often contentious policies, now finds himself appealing to the same courts he was frequently accused of undermining.
During his administration, El-Rufai was notorious for disregarding judicial orders.
Sani’s critique recalls a series of incidents where the former governor demolished homes and businesses, allegedly without due process or adequate compensation.
Despite court rulings demanding redress, El-Rufai’s administration was accused of consistently ignoring these legal mandates, leaving many victims without recourse.
Additionally, Sani highlights how El-Rufai’s policies led to the seizure and redistribution of lands, often in violation of court orders.
This disregard for property rights and judicial authority created a climate of fear and instability among the populace.
Thousands of civil servants and teachers were retrenched, actions that faced legal challenges yet were largely unaddressed by the governor’s office.
Further compounding his controversial legacy, El-Rufai was also criticized for his treatment of the judiciary in Kaduna State.
Sani points out that judges were left underfunded and powerless, severely compromising the judicial system’s independence and effectiveness.The governor’s tenure was also marked by a crackdown on media and public dissent, with numerous journalists and social media users facing arrest for their criticisms of his administration.
