Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, Wife of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has made an emotional appeal to President Bola Tinubu, reminding him of the effort she and her husband pu in the 2023 presidential campaign that led to his victory.
The former firstlady however pleaded for what she described as fair treatment for the detained former governor.
Reacting to the arrest of her husband’s physician, Prof. Bello Abubakar, as confirmed by the ICPC on Tuesday, Hajia Asiya, spoke in company of El-Rufai’s other wife, Aichatou, .
The wife also alleged that her husband, who she said was diagnosed with high blood pressure and a high blood sugar level, was denied access to medical treatment.
Speaking with newsmen at her residence in Abuja, Asiya El-Rufai said the family was not asking the president to interfere with the judicial process or halt the prosecution of El-Rufai, but to ensure that he enjoys the constitutional rights available to every Nigerian, including access to medical care, family members, lawyers, and bail on reasonable terms.
In an emotional message directed at President Tinubu, she recalled the sacrifices she and her husband made for the president during the 2023 electioneering campaign.
“Mr. President, Sir, I campaigned for you. I stood up and went to every nook and cranny of Kaduna State for you. My husband stood by your side. Is this what our family deserves?” she asked.
“The ball is in your court, Mr. President. All these can stop if you say a word. We believe that you are a father, and we know you can empathize.”
While appealing for compassion, Asiya disclosed that the family was not seeking special treatment or political interference in the legal process.
