El-Rufai phone hacking: Amaechi accuses Ribadu of plotting 2031 presidency

Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, has alleged that National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu is positioning himself for the 2031 presidential race.

Recall that the allegations come amid heightened political tension following claims by El-Rufai that his phone was being monitored, a development that has triggered public debate over surveillance and political rivalry.

Amaechi also claimed that Ribadu is working to weaken the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections to favour President Bola Tinubu.

Speaking during a phone-in programme on Eagles Radio, Amaechi dismissed allegations that former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai hacked Ribadu’s phone.

According to Amaechi, El-Rufai lacks the capacity to carry out such an operation.

“I doubt that El-Rufai said he hacked Nuhu Ribadu’s phone. He doesn’t have the capacity to do so. It’s the NSA’s office that is listening to our calls,” he stated.

He further alleged that Ribadu is making political moves beyond his current security assignment.

He said, “Ribadu is busy arresting everybody. He’s planning double elections. He’s planning for himself in 2031 and also planning for Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.”

The former Rivers governor accused the NSA of attempting to create internal crises within ADC.

“All he’s doing is setting up parties to fight the ADC. He has his own fake ADC. Just go to court; he has so many ADC cases in court with small boys he has bought cars for,” he alleged.

Amaechi added that credible elections would hold in 2027, warning against any attempt to undermine the process.