El-Rufai’s son thanks Peter Obi for support during father’s detention

Bello El-Rufai, the son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, expressed his gratitude to former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi for his continuous support during his father's detention. In an interview that went viral, Bello mentioned that Obi's phone calls helped him learn a valuable lesson, as he had previously criticized the presidential candidate.

The 38-year-old Bello noted that the calls from Obi, alongside others such as Governor Waziri Adamawa, Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and his own father, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, were particularly meaningful. Bello emphasized that Obi's repeated calls taught him an important life lesson, despite their past criticisms. The detention of Nasir El-Rufai has attracted attention from various political figures who have called for his release or questioned the legitimacy of his prolonged custody since February 18, 2026.