The Presidency has strongly responded to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s claim that the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) planned to procure a toxic substance, thallium sulphate, from Poland.
El-Rufai had written to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, seeking clarification on the alleged importation of 10 kilograms of the substance, citing public safety concerns.
However, the Presidency dismissed the allegation, stating that there was no government procurement or importation of thallium sulphate through ONSA.
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, in a statement accused El-Rufai of attempting to mislead the public and stirring political tension.
Ajayi also referenced ongoing investigations into alleged financial misconduct by El-Rufai during his tenure as Kaduna State Governor.
The ONSA has asked El-Rufai to provide evidence of the alleged procurement, stating that it has neither procured nor initiated any process for the purchase of thallium sulphate.
El-Rufai has maintained that his inquiry was made in good faith to promote transparency and public safety.
