From Tom Garba,Yola
A senior stakeholder of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Mallam Abdulrahaman Buba Kwacham, has sharply criticized former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai, labelling him a “jealous, bitter soul” and a “pathological liar” in a strongly worded response to recent allegations made against National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
In an exclusive telephone interview, Kwacham – who is currently seeking the APC ticket for the Northern Senatorial District – described El-Rufai’s claim that Ribadu intended to harm him as entirely unfounded and motivated by long-standing personal animosity and envy.
“El-Rufai has been an unrepentant hater of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for many years,” Kwacham asserted. “He is a serial liar whose statements crumble under any serious scrutiny guided by reason and wisdom. I know Ribadu very well – he is far more honest and principled than El-Rufai could ever claim to be.”
The APC stalwart accused the former governor of suffering from a “pulling-down syndrome” driven by sheer jealousy, and called on him to immediately desist from such attacks.
“The people of Adamawa State hold Mallam Ribadu in high esteem and are prepared to stand firmly against anyone who seeks to tarnish his reputation,” Kwacham warned.
He further condemned what he described as El-Rufai’s “shameless” conduct, alleging serious misconduct during his time as governor of Kaduna State.
“Enough is enough. This is the vesperation of anger from a man who conveniently forgets the grave injustices and crimes he committed against innocent citizens of Kaduna,” Kwacham declared.
“If we begin to list this man’s sins, he would never walk free. It is high time Nigerians are told the full truth about the dozens of crimes committed under his watch.”
In his most forceful demand, Kwacham urged the federal government to take immediate legal action against El-Rufai, accusing him of treasonable conduct.
He referenced a recent live television appearance in which El-Rufai reportedly admitted to intercepting and monitoring telephone communications belonging to Ribadu and other Nigerians.
“That admission alone constitutes a serious security breach and treasonable felony,” Kwacham said. “The federal government should without delay arrest Mallam Nasir El-Rufai for this offence.”
The outspoken remarks reflect escalating intra-party friction and personal rivalries within Nigeria’s political landscape as various figures position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
