The presidency has demanded for a complete probe into comments by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over an alleged wire-tapping of the National Security Adviser’s phone line.
El-Rufai had said that he and some others listened to the telephone conversations of Mr Ribadu after an individual tapped the NSA’s phone.
He defended the legality of the phone interception, saying that it is technically illegal but claiming, “The government does it all the time. They listen to our calls without a court order. But someone tapped his phone and told us that he gave the order.”
Reacting shortly after El-Rufai’s interview on Arise TV, Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, raised concerns about the implications of the claim for national security.
“El-Rufai has confessed to wire-tapping Nigeria’s NSA on TV. Does it mean that he and his collaborators have wire-tapping facilities?” Onanuga queried.
He added that the issue should not be ignored, stressing the need for accountability.
“This should be thoroughly investigated and punishment meted out. El-Rufai is not too big to face the wrath of the law,” the presidential spokesperson stated.
