{
  "id": 17260490,
  "title": "256 Days In Detention: El-Rufai Demands Fair Trial, Calls On Trump, Macron",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/256-days-in-detention-el-rufai-demands-fair-trial-calls-on-trump",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T15:21:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/256-days-in-detention-el-rufai-demands-fair-trial-calls-on-trump-macron/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nasir El-Rufai, the former Kaduna State Governor, has called upon global leaders such as US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron to demand his release after 256 days in detention. In a post on his X account, El-Rufai emphasized that a fair trial is a fundamental human right and not a privilege. He tagged various international organisations, including the United Nations, the UN Human Rights Council, Amnesty International, the European Union, and the African Union, seeking their support. The former governor maintains that he is innocent and has been wrongfully accused of unlawful interception of telephone communications involving National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. El-Rufai's detention has also led to separate corruption and financial misconduct cases initiated by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Despite multiple legal battles, including a failed appeal for bail, El-Rufai remains a vocal critic of the current government, claiming his detention is politically motivated.",
  "summary": "Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has appealed to United States President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, among other international leaders and human rights organisations, to draw attention to his continued detention. In a post on X account on Friday, his 256th day in detention, the former governor said he deserves a fair […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}