PRESIDENCY ACCUSES EL-RUFAI OF POLITICAL MOTIVES IN ALLEGED TOXIC CHEMICAL CASE

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has written to the Office of the National Security Adviser seeking clarification over reports of a planned importation of thallium sulphate. El-Rufai posted a copy of the letter on 𝕏, citing the need for transparency and public reassurance.The Presidency dismissed the allegations, asserting that no procurement took place. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, accused El-Rufai of attempting to create political tension and divert attention from corruption investigations in Kaduna State.Ajayi further criticized El-Rufai’s political conduct, highlighting his loss of support from key stakeholders and emphasizing that the matter was not related to the President or NSA. The incident has sparked debates on political accountability, transparency, and public trust.