Three months in DSS detention. Charged with treason. Two years later, I have no regrets about standing by my convictions. The price of resisting injustice may be high, but surrendering our principles is a price I will never pay.
That experience made me stronger, and my resolve has never wavered. We organised against Tinubu & APC in 2024, and we have not abandoned that mission. We are still organising, mobilising and building towards 2027 in the North/South and wherever our contribution can make a difference. Our goal remains political change through sustained civic action and democratic struggle.
For us, the struggle has never been just about opposing a government. It is about defending those targeted by the state, standing with young people who find themselves in trouble, and ensuring that no one has to face political intimidation alone. We have done it for others, and we will continue to do so.
Our generation must leave behind more than resistance; we must inspire the next generation to question power, defend their rights and organise for a better Nigeria.
Detention did not change my convictions. It strengthened them. The struggle continues. βπΎβπΎ
Malam @elrufai is our compass by conviction, not convenience. Our loyalty is unpensionable.
π¨ UPDATE: A MESSAGE FROM MALAM NASIR EL-RUFAI TO NIGERIANS AND THE GOVERNMENT
Nigerians, listen! Government, pay attention.
As El-Rufaists, we stand firmly with Malam. His voice matters, justice must prevail, and the rule of law must be respected.
βThe removal of the fuel subsidy, the electricity subsidy, and the yet-to-be-implemented tax law are just three of Tinubuβs ten anti-masses policies. If you vote for him again, you will see the remaining seven.β
β Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil warns Nigerians.
Engaging peasants on this app is exhausting. Takes you away from the real issues. Maybe itβs one of their tactics to sway conversations away from serious matters that put their pay masters in close scrutiny. Insha Allah I will do better to not feed into it. But still, some panel beatings will be necessary now and then to put clowns in their earthen place.
Itβs sad and unfortunate for Governor Uba Sani. Today, as he entered Zaria, people were reportedly shouting βBamayi!β π³π This raises questions about public sentiment toward his administration. Could this be a sign of growing dissatisfaction with APC in Kaduna State? Only time and the peopleβs votes will tell. π³π¬
π΅As-as kaza! Bana zamu yanka kiπ΅
π΅Nasan akwai sabo, amma bai hana mu fige kiπ΅
π΅Ni banga kato ba, da zaya hana na soya kiπ΅
π΅Zana bude shafi na, batu na sauke Uban Seyiπ΅
π΅Dan na chanja layi na, na bar tafiya ta yan Shayiπ΅
Muna godiya Hon @kabir_idris_ π π π€
Shima Firauna saida ya gama cin duniyar sa ai, ya gama bokare wa, Allah ya lullube shi da Istidraj ya dade alfahari, sannan ya nuna masa shine malikul mulk shi kadai, ya turo masa da Akhdh cikin dakika....
What is happening in Arewa is heartbreaking, terrifying, and completely unacceptable. People are being kidnapped, tortured, killed, and held for ransom. Videos and reports of these horrific incidents are circulating everywhere online, yet it feels as though the suffering of ordinary citizens has become something we are expected to live with. How did we get to a point where people can no longer feel safe in their own communities, on the roads, or even inside their homes?
Let us be honest with ourselves: our leaders have failed woefully in their most fundamental responsibility, which is to protect the lives and property of the people they govern. This is not about politics, political parties, or who supports which government. It is about human lives, the safety of our families, and the future of our communities. No political affiliation should ever be more important than the lives of innocent Nigerians.
Today, people travelling from one place to another do so with the fear that they may never reach their destination. Families are terrified whenever their loved ones embark on a journey. Even those who remain in their homes are no longer certain that their homes offer them protection. When people begin to fear being abducted from their own neighbourhoods, we must acknowledge that something has gone terribly wrong.
Take Millennium City in Kaduna, for example. The growing fear of bandit attacks and kidnappings is becoming a serious concern for residents. People are reportedly beginning to consider leaving their homes because they no longer feel safe where they live. Imagine working hard to build a home, establish a business, raise your children, and create a future for your family, only to find yourself living in constant fear that you could be taken away for ransom at any moment. No one deserves to live like this.
The consequences extend far beyond the immediate victims of these attacks. Insecurity destroys livelihoods, disrupts education, weakens local businesses, discourages economic activity, and forces families to abandon the communities they have spent years building. It creates an environment where businesses struggle to survive, property loses value, and development becomes increasingly difficult. Most importantly, it destroys the peace of mind that every human being deserves.
No serious investor wants to invest in an environment where lives and property are constantly under threat. Investors need security, stability, and confidence that their businesses, employees, and investments will be protected. When insecurity drives residents away and discourages new businesses from entering a community, the economic consequences eventually affect the entire state. Development cannot thrive where people are afraid to live, work, travel, and conduct their daily activities.
This is why the security crisis in Arewa must not be treated as just another political talking point. It requires urgent attention, decisive action, accountability, and a genuine commitment to protecting the people. We cannot continue to normalise the loss of innocent lives, the payment of ransoms, the displacement of families, and the suffering of communities as though these things are an unavoidable part of life.
Leadership is not merely about occupying an office, making promises, attending events, or campaigning for the next election. Leadership comes with a responsibility to protect citizens, respond to their suffering, and create the conditions necessary for them to live with dignity and peace. When people cannot safely travel, sleep in their homes, or go about their daily lives, serious questions must be asked about the effectiveness of those entrusted with their security.
Innalillahi wainna ilaihi raji'un ππ
Seeing people whom you know personally and live together with them, are in captivity is a pain words can hardly explain π
Allah ya kubutar dasu
Dan Allah include them in your prayers