Nasir El-Rufai Has Made His Biggest Political Mistake” – Okey Ikechukwu

Political analyst Okey Ikechukwu has described the recent remarks by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, concerning the alleged interception of communications belonging to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, as one of the most significant political missteps of his public career.

According to Ireporter Online, Ikechukwu made the assertion during an appearance on The Morning Show on ARISE Television, where he argued that El-Rufai’s claims were presented as categorical statements rather than speculation. He noted that the former governor specifically alleged that the communication lines of the NSA had been tapped, further suggesting that such capabilities were not limited to government authorities alone.

Ikechukwu maintained that making such assertions raises grave concerns, particularly as they imply a breach of privacy involving a public office holder entrusted with sensitive national security information. He stressed that any violation of confidential communications tied to that office would not only amount to an infringement of privacy but could also be interpreted as an encroachment on national security infrastructure.

The analyst warned that the issue should not be trivialised, given Nigeria’s ongoing security challenges and the broader regional fight against terrorism. He pointed out that countries within the region facing threats from insurgent groups would likely take serious interest in such statements. Describing the development as alarming, Ikechukwu suggested that what may have been intended as a political move could carry far-reaching implications beyond domestic politics, insisting that the matter demands urgent and serious attention.