El-Rufai’s phone-tapping claim should be probed - President Tinubu's aide Bayo Onanuga
Gossip • 1d ago
**Wetin dey happen? El-Rufai's Phone Tapping Claims Raise Eyebrows**
For those who no dey follow politics closely, you might have missed the drama that unfolded recently between Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, and Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President. But don't worry, we got you!
Bayo Onanuga, one of President Tinubu's closest aides, has come out to say that El-Rufai's claims of listening to the NSA's phone conversation should be thoroughly investigated. According to Onanuga, El-Rufai's actions constitute a serious breach of trust and could have severe consequences.
From what we gather, El-Rufai claimed on a popular TV programme that he had access to a secretly recorded phone conversation between Ribadu and another person, where Ribadu allegedly ordered for his arrest. Now, El-Rufai admitted that this action is against the law, but he argued that the government itself engages in similar practices without needing court permission.
This has sparked a heated debate about surveillance practices and the legality of intercepted communications in our country. For many, El-Rufai's claims raise serious questions about who has access to sensitive information and how they got it. As Onanuga put it, "if El-Rufai and his team have wire-tapping facilities, this should be thoroughly investigated and punished accordingly."
For us, this is not just about the NSA or El-Rufai; it's about the bigger picture of how our government operates. Are there hidden surveillance systems at play? Are our leaders above the law? These are questions that need answers, and we hope that this controversy will lead to a thorough investigation.
In conclusion, this whole drama has shown us that, in Nigeria, the truth is sometimes hidden behind a veil of secrecy and surveillance. As we move forward, we hope that our leaders will be transparent and accountable for their actions, and that the rule of law will prevail. Only then can we say that our democracy is truly working for the people.