By Tgnews
The son of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Bashir El-Rufai, has sent a strong warning to President Bola Tinubu, saying that arresting his father would be the biggest mistake of his presidency. The younger El-Rufai made the statement on social media platform X, in response to his father’s claim that National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu was plotting to arrest him.
Bashir El-Rufai’s statement was seen as a subtle jab at President Tinubu, who has been nicknamed “Pablo Escobar” due to his past links to a cocaine-related scandal in the United States. The reference to the notorious Colombian drug lord has become a common theme in Nigerian politics since Tinubu’s emergence as president in 2023.
The former governor’s son said, “Na the biggest mistake Pablo Escobar & his henchmen will make,” implying that any attempt to arrest his father would be a grave error on the part of the president and his administration.
Na the biggest mistake Pablo Escobar & his henchmen will make,” implying that any attempt to arrest his father would be a grave error on the part of the president and his administration
The statement has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with many users interpreting it as a sign of the escalating feud between El-Rufai and Tinubu. Some have shared screenshots and videos of El-Rufai and his son campaigning for Tinubu in 2023, highlighting the sudden turn of events.
The development has also raised questions about the president’s relationship with his former allies and the potential consequences of his actions. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the presidency will respond to El-Rufai’s claims and his son’s warning.
