Claims He Has No Residence in Kaduna, Threatens Legal Action
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Bello El-Rufai, the eldest son of the former Governor of Kaduna State, has dismissed rumors that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided his residence in Kaduna and discovered large sums of money in various currencies stashed in vaults.
Bello El-Rufai, who currently serves as a Member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North, labeled the allegations as “false” and described them as a calculated attempt to damage his credibility and distract him from his public service.
This comes in the wake of widespread rumors claiming that the EFCC uncovered $800 million, N700 billion in cash, and N1 trillion worth of drugs at his residence in Kaduna.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Bello El-Rufai clarified that he does not own a residence in Kaduna. He stated that his family home is located in Unguwar Sarki, where he has lived since birth.
The lawmaker called the allegations “unfounded” and accused those spreading the rumors of attempting to mislead the public, tarnish his reputation, and create confusion.
“My constituents, whom I represent, know exactly what would happen if I were ever in possession of such figures. To those behind these baseless attacks, I assure you that we will continue to serve the people of Kaduna North with honesty and integrity,” he said. “Quality, frank, and honest representation is here to stay in Kaduna North.”
Bello El-Rufai also condemned the use of fake news to manipulate public perception and create discord. He called the attempt to link him to illicit activities through false allegations defamatory and a violation of justice and fairness.
The lawmaker warned that his legal team would take action against certain media outlets responsible for spreading the rumors, adding that the money paid to these outlets for their lies would be used for the benefit of the people of Kaduna North.
Bello El-Rufai clarified that the image circulating online was originally published by Vanguard in April 2017.
