Nigeria: El-Rufai's legal troubles seen as political persecution ahead of 2027

A Nigerian opinion piece questions whether former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai would face prosecution if he were still allied with President Tinubu. El-Rufai has become a vocal critic and aligned with opposition ahead of the 2027 election. The piece highlights growing perception of politicized justice, though it is an opinion, not a factual report.