El-Rufai Denies EFCC Raid, Vows Legal Action
Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, has refuted claims circulating on social media alleging a raid on his residence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a statement issued on Wednesday, El-Rufai described the report as “malicious and entirely fabricated,” accusing detractors of attempting to tarnish his reputation and mislead the public.
The claims, accompanied by a recycled image from unrelated incidents in 2017 and 2022, have been dismissed by the lawmaker as baseless.
“No raid whatsoever has occurred at my residence in Kaduna or anywhere else,” he stated, clarifying that he does not own a residence in Kaduna apart from his family home in Unguwar Sarki, where he has lived since birth.
He pointed out that the images being circulated were originally published during a Vanguard report in April 2017 and in November 2022, covering an unrelated EFCC operation involving a Bureau De Change operator in Abuja.
El-Rufai condemned the use of fake news as a tool to distract him from his commitment to serving his constituency.
“These allegations are not only false but also a calculated effort to undermine my credibility,” he added, emphasising his resolve to continue delivering “quality, frank, and honest representation” to Kaduna North federal constituency.
He further revealed plans to take legal action against the platforms involved in spreading the false report, including Glintnews and Newsoneng.
“The money they pay for their lies will go to good use in Kaduna North,” he asserted.
He expressed gratitude to his constituents for their trust and assured them of his continued dedication to public service.
The lawmaker urged the public to disregard the false claims and rely on verified information as he continues to uphold his mandate.