Presidency Demands Probe of El-Rufai Over NSA Wiretap
Last update: February 14, 2026
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Presidency calls for thorough investigation into alleged wiretapping...
The Presidency of Nigeria has called for a thorough investigation into former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over claims that he wiretapped the phone of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu.
According to CBI News, El-Rufai, in an interview on ARISE Television, admitted that he and some associates listened to Ribadu’s telephone conversations after someone had tapped the NSA’s line.
He acknowledged that the interception was “technically illegal” but justified it by asserting that the government routinely monitors calls without court approval.
“The government does it all the time. They listen to our calls without a court order. But someone tapped his phone and told us that he gave the order,” El-Rufai said.
Reacting on 𝕏 shortly after the interview, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, emphasized that the matter should not be ignored and that El-Rufai is not above the law.
He wrote, "El-Rufai confesses to wire-tapping Nigeria’s NSA on TV. Does it mean that he and his collaborators have wire-tapping facilities? This should be thoroughly investigated and punishment meted out. El-Rufai is not too big to face the wrath of the law."
