Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene by ensuring her husband is granted fair and affordable bail as he faces prosecution.
Speaking on Tuesday, Asiya reminded the President of her family’s support during the 2023 election campaign, saying they worked tirelessly across Kaduna State in support of Tinubu’s victory.
“I campaigned for you. I went to every nook and cranny of Kaduna State for you. My husband stood by your side. Is this what our family deserves?” she said.
She stressed that she was not asking the President to stop the prosecution but to ensure El-Rufai’s constitutional rights are respected.
“Please, I am not asking you to tell them not to prosecute him.
We are asking you to allow him the basic human rights that the Constitution you swore to uphold guarantees.
Let them give him the bail that he can afford.
If he is guilty, let the court decide. If he is innocent, let the court decide,” she added.
