Timi Frank Warns Against Abducting El‑Rufai from Court

Timi Frank, a Nigerian political commentator and former civil servant, publicly warned that former Kaduna State governor and 2023 presidential candidate Nasir El‑Rufai should not be “abducted” or forcibly removed from a court proceeding. The remark was made in response to rumors and social‑media speculation that El‑Rufai might be taken into custody or detained over alleged election‑related offenses. Frank emphasized the importance of respecting legal processes and cautioned against any extra‑judicial actions that could undermine the rule of law. Views Nigeria