{
  "id": 4874419,
  "title": "Shariah Council urges rule of law in El-Rufai’s detention",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/shariah-council-urges-rule-of-law-in-el-rufais-detention",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T14:34:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/shariah-council-urges-rule-of-law-in-el-rufais-detention/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has called upon authorities to uphold the rule of law concerning the ongoing detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Their Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, expressed concern over the circumstances of El-Rufai's detention and the difficulties in fulfilling his bail conditions. The council highlighted that El-Rufai, like any Nigerian, retains fundamental rights and remains innocent until proven guilty by a competent court. They emphasized that Nigeria functions as a constitutional democracy where due process, fair trials, and lawful detention must be respected, irrespective of an individual's political standing or affiliation. The SCSN made clear that their stance should not be misconstrued as endorsing any alleged offenses by the ex-governor. They reiterated that they condemn criminal activity in any form but stressed the necessity for justice to be achieved fairly. The council cautioned that actions perceived as arbitrary or politically motivated could undermine public confidence in governmental bodies and compromise democratic governance. They urged authorities to ensure that all proceedings against El-Rufai align with the Constitution and pertinent laws. Moreover, they appealed to officials to refrain from actions that might be perceived as political persecution, advocating for fairness, transparency, and respect for the rule of law instead. El-Rufai is presently under investigation for alleged offenses linked to his tenure as Kaduna State Governor. He faces a nine-count charge instigated by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. The charges encompass accusations of abuse of office, fraud, improper execution of public contracts, money laundering, conferring undue advantage, and unlawful handling of public funds. Additionally, a separate five-count charge brought by the Department of State Services alleges his involvement in the unauthorized recording of telephone conversations related to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. El-Rufai denies any wrongdoing, and the legal proceedings, along with his bail conditions, continue to draw controversy.",
  "summary": "The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has urged the authorities to respect the rule of law in the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement issued on Monday, the council’s Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, said it was concerned about the circumstances surrounding El-Rufai’s detention and the reported challenges […] Shariah Council urges rule…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Sharia council demands review of El-Rufai’s continued detention",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/sharia-council-demands-review-of-el-rufais-continued-detention",
        "published": "2026-09-01T14:28:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}