ARRESTS, DETENTIONS AND DEMOCRACY: WHY NIGERIA MUST END THE POLITICS OF INTIMIDATION
ARRESTS, DETENTIONS AND DEMOCRACY: WHY NIGERIA MUST END THE POLITICS OF INTIMIDATION By Tijjani Sarki Good Governance Advocate & Public Policy Analyst Nigeria is once again confronted with a troubling political pattern the dramatic arrest and prolonged detention of opposition figures under the banner of investigation. The recent case involving Nasir El-Rufai has reignited national debate about the use of state institutions in politically sensitive moments. Let me state from the outset: accountability is non-negotiable. No public official should be shielded from lawful scrutiny. However, as a public policy analyst, I am equally convinced that the integrity of the process is as important as the allegation itself. When enforcement appears selective, excessive, or procedurally questionable, institutions risk losing the moral authority they seek to assert. Malam El-Rufai voluntarily honoured an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was subseq...