Rights group urges El-Rufai to honour police invitation

The Human Rights Alliance of Nigeria, HRAN, has called on former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, to honour the invitation extended to him by the Kaduna State Police Command in the interest of upholding the rule of law.

DAILY POST recalls that the Command had reportedly summoned El-Rufai, alongside six senior members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, over alleged conspiracy, incitement, mischief, and disturbance of public peace in the state.

The rights group, however, said that instead of honouring the invitation, El-Rufai chose to submit a petition against the state’s Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, accusing him of “unprofessional conduct, abuse of office, and serial violations.”

In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Abraham Tar, HRAN expressed dismay over what it described as El-Rufai’s disregard for constituted authority, stressing that such conduct was unbecoming of a former governor and respected public figure.

“We are saddened that instead of honouring the invitation, he decided to petition the Police Service Commission, an act that undermines the principles of accountability and respect for the law,” the group said.

The group recalled that several former governors in Nigeria, including Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, Attahiru Bafarawa of Sokoto State, and Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, had previously honoured police invitations without hesitation.

“Since others before him have submitted themselves to investigation when invited, there is no reason why El-Rufai should act differently,” HRAN added.

The rights group further urged political leaders across the country to set positive examples for citizens by demonstrating respect for democratic institutions and processes.

Rights group urges El-Rufai to honour police invitation