Sharia council demands review of El-Rufai’s continued detention

The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria has called for a review of the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, the council's Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, expressed concern about the circumstances surrounding El-Rufai's detention and the reported challenges in meeting his bail conditions.

The council emphasized that El-Rufai, like every Nigerian, has fundamental rights and remains innocent until proven guilty by a competent court. It stressed that Nigeria operates a constitutional democracy where due process, fair hearing, and lawful detention must be respected, regardless of a person's political position or affiliation.

The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria also warned that actions seen as arbitrary or politically driven could reduce public trust in government institutions and weaken democratic governance, and called on the authorities to ensure that all proceedings against El-Rufai comply with the Constitution.

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