The Kaduna State Police Command has officially summoned the immediate past governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, along with several key members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The summons, contained in a letter dated September 4, 2025, invites them for questioning regarding allegations of “criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt.” The police action is the latest development in the escalating political tensions between the current and former administrations in the state, which have seen a series of clashes and accusations.
The invitation, signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Uzainu Abdullahi, requests El-Rufai and six other individuals to appear at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) on September 8, 2025. The letter, which lists the former governor and ADC members, including Bashir Sa’idu and Jafaru Sani, states that the department is currently investigating a case based on a report from complainants. While the specific details of the complaint have not been made public, the summons follows a recent incident where the ADC’s office in Kaduna was sealed off by security operatives just hours before a scheduled meeting.
This police action is seen by many as a direct response to the deepening political rift between El-Rufai and his successor, Governor Uba Sani. The invitation letter comes on the heels of a previous incident where suspected political thugs disrupted a meeting of a coalition of opposition parties, including the ADC and an APC faction loyal to El-Rufai. The attack, which took place at the NUT Endwell Conference Centre, resulted in injuries to several people and damage to property, including vehicles. Party leaders have accused the police of inaction and complicity during the assault.
In a press briefing following the police sealing of the ADC office, El-Rufai denounced the action as an unconstitutional overreach. He stated that the police commissioner had cited a court order to bar the meeting but had failed to provide any documentation. El-Rufai vowed to challenge the police action, even taking the case to the Supreme Court if necessary.This pledge signals a protracted legal and political battle, further intensifying the already volatile climate in the state. The former governor’s legal team is reportedly preparing a response to the police summons, which they argue is a politically motivated attempt to intimidate the opposition.
