Bello El-Rufai, the House of Representatives member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, has stated that investigating the past administration of his father, former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, is not a problem as long as it is done with genuine intentions.

Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa’s Mahangar Zamani, Bello addressed the ongoing political tension between his father and Governor Uba Sani, expressing disappointment over the rift but maintaining that he is not in a position to mediate.

“It is unsettling. I wouldn’t even want to see my enemies fighting, let alone people I care about,” he said.

He acknowledged that conflicts happen in life, comparing them to broken friendships or failed marriages but emphasized the need to preserve relationships.

The fallout between El-Rufai and his successor, Sani, has drawn public interest, but Bello dismissed the issue as exaggerated.

“People are treating it like a Bollywood drama. Some even call me to extract information,” he remarked.

On the probe initiated by Governor Sani’s administration, Bello insisted that accountability is important but should not be driven by personal grudges.

“Investigations are fine, but they should not be about humiliating someone or settling scores. If done with ulterior motives, Allah will judge,” he warned.

When asked if he would intervene to reconcile both men, he responded, “It’s not my responsibility. My focus is on delivering on my mandate to the people of Kaduna North.” He also praised his father’s leadership, stating, “Politically speaking, Mallam Nasir has no equal. He is focused on his work, and he is my father.”

Bello noted that he has no personal issues with Governor Uba Sani, despite speculation about his stance.

Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso met with ex-Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola at his Lagos residence on Saturday to discuss national issues and the state of Nigeria’s democracy.

Kwankwaso, who shared details of the meeting via his social media handle, emphasized the importance of the discussions.

“This evening, I had the pleasure of visiting the former Governor of Osun State and former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, at his residence in Lagos.

The meeting afforded us the opportunity to engage in discussions on national politics, governance, and the future of Nigeria’s democratic landscape,” he wrote on X.

The meeting comes at a time when opposition figures are being urged to form a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of future elections.

Aregbesola, once a close ally of President Bola Tinubu, distanced himself from the president following a political rift over the second-term ambition of former Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola.

After Aregbesola’s tenure as governor, Oyetola succeeded him and later served as Minister under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari.

Kwankwaso, a two-time Kano governor and former minister, contested the 2023 presidential election under the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).

The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has alleged that certain party leaders are determined to remove him due to his stance on due process, rule of law, and his close ties with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike.

Speaking to newsmen, Ayanwu claimed that some politicians from the South East view him as an obstacle to their ambitions, particularly in their bid to control the party structure.

“I was duly elected as National Secretary at our national convention, and the party’s constitution clearly outlines how a National Working Committee member can be replaced if necessary,” he said.

Anyanwu explained that he temporarily stepped aside to contest the Imo governorship election, allowing the Deputy National Secretary to act in his place.

However, he accused some individuals of forging party documents to insert a clause that falsely required him to resign. He stated that the police are currently investigating the matter.

He also defended his longstanding relationship with Wike, noting that they both served as local government chairmen and have remained allies within the PDP.

Anyanwu accused some PDP governors, in collaboration with a section of the Board of Trustees (BoT), of trying to weaken the party for their personal interests.

He described the push for Sunday Udeh-Okoye’s immediate swearing-in as National Secretary—following a Court of Appeal ruling—as a “proxy war.”

The PDP has been divided between supporters of Wike and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, with tensions escalating since Atiku’s victory in the 2023 presidential primary.

The conflict deepened following a rift between Wike and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Anyanwu and the PDP’s acting national chairman, Umar Damagum, are seen as Wike allies and have faced increasing opposition from rival factions.

He urged those seeking his removal to wait until the expiration of his tenure in December 2025, when the position will be open for contest at the party’s national convention.

The PDP Governors’ Forum had previously endorsed Udeh-Okoye as National Secretary, citing an Enugu Court of Appeal judgment.

The BoT later backed this decision after reviewing a report by a committee chaired by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), which recommended Udeh-Okoye’s immediate swearing-in based on the court ruling.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has assured that the party will integrate Anambra State into the national political framework by November.

Speaking in Awka on Saturday during the commissioning of the party’s state secretariat, Ganduje emphasized the importance of the Southeast region aligning with the federal government to fully benefit from national governance.

He stated that the easiest way for the region to achieve this was by embracing the APC. The newly inaugurated party secretariat was procured, equipped, and furnished by two governorship aspirants, including Prof. Obiora Okonkwo.

Prof. Okonkwo, a leading aspirant, pledged to secure victory for the party in the November 8 governorship election if given the ticket.

Addressing party members, Ganduje described the Igbo as Nigeria’s most nationalistic people and urged them to connect politically with the centre by voting for the APC.

“You must strive to be part of the national grid. Politically, you are currently under rural electrification, relying on generators. This is unacceptable. You need to be fully connected,” he said.

He recalled historical figures like Nnamdi Azikiwe and the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, emphasizing the need for the region to return to the days of national integration.

Ganduje also reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to national unity and reforms, noting that progress was already evident in areas such as oil production, security, refinery operations, and currency stability.

Meanwhile, APC governorship aspirants showcased their support base at the event. Prof. Okonkwo, who emerged as the most popular among party members, vowed to run a strong campaign that would deliver an APC victory.

“If you give me the ticket, I will give you the Certificate of Occupancy for the Anambra Government House,” he declared.